When a patient on one of these medicines comes to us complaining that food tastes different or smells are off, we should consider the drug as a possible reason, not brush it aside
Recent evidence has shown diets rich in glucose/fructose or prolonged high-protein diets have been linked to negative outcomes such as dysbiosis, increased intestinal permeability, heightened systemic inflammation, and elevated plasma endotoxin levels [99, 100]
UK SmPCs note that GLP-1 receptor agonists have been associated with thyroid C-cell tumours in rodent studies, though a causal relationship in humans has not been established
Despite advances in the understanding of disease pathogenesis, and the increased availability of treatment options, the prevalence of ESRD continues to rise in people living with T2DM [6]
Patch Versus Injection: Setting the Right Expectations If youre comparing an over-the-counter GLP-1 support patch to prescription GLP-1 injections like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound, understand they exist in completely different categories