1 Corticosteroids are widely used during flares, and weight gain is one of the most common reasons people search for support
When considered clinically appropriate, they may include GLP-1based options such as semaglutide or tirzepatide as part of a personalized weight-management plan, delivered through convenient virtual care you can access from home
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However, since it targets GLP-1 and GIP, it may produce better results in some individuals
Prior FDA authorization permitted some compounding pharmacies to sell peptides at a discounted price, but now that has changed and many online providers are selling unregulated peptides