These agents have been shown effective in halting weight gain in diabetic patients and their antiobesity action is most likely mediated via GLP-1 receptors expressed on POMC/CART neurons (57) (Figure 1)
While there are costs attached to the prescription of incretin therapy in people with SMI, further evaluation, including health economic assessment, may support them being offered more widely with a view to improving cardiometabolic profile and longer-time health outcomes in people with SMI, many of whom are at high or very high cardiometabolic risk
It may take several weeks to months of consistent use for individuals to reach their target blood sugar levels and experience the full benefits of GLP-1 treatment
Note: If you experience severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, or a complete lack of bowel movements for several days while on a GLP-1 medication, contact your healthcare provider immediately
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The MHRA has confirmed that retatrutide does not hold a UK marketing authorisation, and the risks of using unlicensed injectable compounds obtained outside approved trials are serious and cannot be fully mitigated by careful preparation alone