Suddenly, Big Pharma had a new golden goose
This should include: TSH Free T4 and free T3 Reverse T3 Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibodies (to assess for autoimmune Hashimotos thyroid disease) Iron, ferritin, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium levels Thyroid dysfunction frequently co-occurs with metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity, and optimizing thyroid status is crucial for overall metabolic health
Bottom line Medications affect people differently, and although anxiety isnt a common side effect of Wegovy, it is possible
This is commonly used in specialist obesity practice and generally safe when supervised by an experienced prescriber, though anything above 0.25 mg is technically off-label
That depends on your dose and starting weight, and weight loss is slower early on as you gradually increase your dose and introduce healthy habits
Potential Benefits for People with Diabetes-Related Kidney Issues Research suggests that GLP-1 receptor agonists, including tirzepatide, may offer kidney protection for individuals with type 2 diabetes