Avoid sharing household items such as dishes, drinking glasses, cups, eating utensils, towels, and bedding with the patient
Limit: Soft drinks Sweetened juices Cakes Pastries Candy Excess Alcohol Alcohol may worsen dehydration, increase gastrointestinal side effects, and add unnecessary calories
A clinician should review your full list of medications, dose timing, and recent blood sugar trends
Compounded GLP-1 medications may be appropriate for: Adults with a body mass index (BMI) 30, or BMI 27 with at least one weight-related health condition Patients whose providers have determined GLP-1 therapy is clinically appropriate Patients who have not achieved adequate results with lifestyle changes alone Patients seeking alternatives to commercially available formulations Who Should Not Use Compounded GLP-1 Medications Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2 History of pancreatitis Severe gastroparesis Certain kidney or liver conditions Your provider will evaluate these factors before prescribing
The test should be interpreted with a qualified healthcare provider in the context of your clinical history, TSH levels, and current medications
