Amylin therapies Some drugs currently in development take a different approach, targeting receptors for a different hormone: amylin, which is co-secreted, alongside insulin, by the pancreas to slow gastric emptying, suppress glucagon secretion and signal feelings of fullness
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) Because IGF-1 mimics insulin, it can cause increased glucose uptake into cells which, without adequate carb intake, may lead to symptoms of hypoglycemia (shakiness, fatigue, dizziness)
Easy measuring: At 1.67 mg/mL, 1 unit = 0.01 mL 16.7 mcg on a U-100 insulin syringe
Creatine supplementation may support muscle preservation during GLP-1 therapy, with evidence suggesting modest benefits for strength and lean mass retention
One study estimated that just in the U.S
If you're not advising your patients to reduce or eliminate ultra-processed foods, which we know are not going to be metabolically satisfactory, thinking about just using GLP-1s, this is what I oftentimes see, women will share on social media or their share privately with our team, and they'll talk about what they're doing