Another example: individuals with chronic alcoholism often need prolonged thiamine/B-complex support
Possible causes include pregnancy, excessive caloric restriction, body fat dropping below the threshold for menstruation (typically 18% to 20%), or changes in ovulation timing
Once daily injectable liraglutide (marketed as Victoza for T2DM and Saxenda for obesity) and once weekly injectable semaglutide (marketed as Ozempic for T2DM and Wegovy for obesity) are two additional GLP-1 analogues, sharing 97% and 94% amino acid homology to GLP-1, respectively [ Figure 2 , Table 1 ]
That said, weight loss in people with diabetes is still clinically meaningful and often leads to: Improved glucose control Reduced medication requirements Lower cardiovascular risk Better energy levels and mobility Important considerations GLP-1 medications are not cosmetic weight-loss drugs
Do not eat
If your doctor wont prescribe a GLP-1, dont default to panic or to sketchy workarounds