On the other hand, some concerns to think about for older adults taking GLP-1s include: Dehydration
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Once a vial is in use, it can be kept at room temperature (up to 77 degrees Fahrenheit or 25 degrees Celsius) for short periods, such as during travel or immediately before injection
Carolyn Bramante, who works in the weight management clinic at the University of Minnesota says she still uses metformin "quite often" for patients with a host of weight-related issues, including type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, and obesity, too
Tirzepatide , on the other hand, activates both the GLP-1 and GIP receptors , delivering a dual-pathway effect