As we all start getting set for the holiday season, or manage to sneak in a last minute city break, the idea of travelling with GLP-1 medications might seem daunting
Key Takeaways Most GLP patches are marketing, not medicine: there is no strong clinical evidence that a skin patch delivers GLP-1 level weight loss on its own
Diabetes Obes Metab 25(1):5667 Rosenstock J, Wysham C, Frias JP et al (2021) Efficacy and safety of a novel dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist tirzepatide in patients with type 2 diabetes (SURPASS-1): a double-blind, randomised, phase 3 trial
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Medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Trulicity work by mimicking the GLP-1 hormone, which increases insulin secretion, slows gastric emptying, and reduces appetite. However, these benefits come with a high price tag, prompting some individuals to seek compounded versions. While compounded alternatives may seem like the same medication at a fraction of the cost, they come with significant risks. Brand Name GLP-1 Medications Brand name GLP-1 medications have undergone thorough testing to receive FDA-approval
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