Superior potency of infused IGF-I analogues which bind poorly to IGF-binding proteins is maintained when administered by injection
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The TGA issued a safety alert in April, warning illegal peptides posed a significant public health risk, saying it had been alerted to "severe allergic reactions" that had led to hospitalisation, as well as severe inflammation, full-body intense itching, palpitations, pain, insomnia, blurred vision and musculoskeletal injuries
A 2023 analysis found that patients taking both medications achieved greater reductions in hemoglobin A1C and body weight compared to monotherapy groups
These medicines mimic the action of the naturally occurring GLP-1 hormone, which is released by the intestine in response to food intake
2 These are sensible adaptations, as protein is important for preserving muscle mass during GLP-1 treatment