GLP-1s are currently only approved for treatment of type 2 diabetes and weight management
Properly documenting long-term insulin use helps support claims for DME (pumps, infusion supplies, CGMs), many payers require that you show that insulin isnt just being used short-term
Serious adverse effects such as severe abdominal pain (which may indicate pancreatitis), persistent vomiting leading to dehydration, or signs of thyroid tumors (neck mass, difficulty swallowing, persistent hoarseness) require immediate medical attention
Unlike testosterone replacement or PDE5 inhibitors, PT-141 crosses the blood-brain barrier and activates MC3R and MC4R receptors in hypothalamic regions controlling sexual motivation
Some patients find that injecting in the evening and sleeping through the initial wave of side effects minimizes discomfort