This hormone plays a role in blood sugar regulation, appetite control, and digestion
Synthesized from the amino acids lysine and methionine, it is primarily stored in muscles, the heart, brain, and kidneys
Another common issue after GLP-1 weight loss is skin laxity
Those who are darker skinned, undergoing kidney dialysis, have a higher body mass, or are at risk of a vitamin D deficiency may have a harder time receiving it naturally and should consider getting tested or evaluated to see if Vitamin D shots would be the most beneficial option
"Before the GLP-1s were invented." Lagerros does not believe all her patients need GLP-1 agonists but does want them more widely available for those who overeat because they are unable to control their appetite, who she said are prime candidates for the drugs
Getting across town for a clinic visit can be genuinely miserable