3rd generation glp 1 💉 From Semaglutide → Tirzepatide → Retatrutide… weight loss medicine is evolving fast. , Dr. Lee breaks down the difference between first, second, and third-generation GLP-1 agonists — and what makes GLP-1 receptor agonism: a transformative

Steroid-induced hyperglycemia successfully treated with once-weekly dulaglutide in an old patient with type 2 diabetes

Because GLP-1 receptor agonists are therapeutic peptides, treatment with these agents has the potential to lead to the development of anti-drug antibodies

Like GLP-1, amylin is thought to slow gastric emptying, reduce glucagon secretion, increase satiety and reduce appetite, and to be frank, I personally didnt do a deeper dive on Amylin because when Novo Nordisk presented CagriSema at the ADA conference they were sparse on the details beyond talking up synergy with GLP-1

Losing muscle while losing fat creates a problem

The provider may need to submit medical records, current BMI, weight history, relevant diagnoses, previous treatment efforts, and an explanation of medical necessity