Restrictions to Donating Blood With Lupus In addition to general guidelines that limit who can donate blood (such as those with HIV infection and more), some conditions will disqualify people with lupus from donating blood at any blood bank or organization
Individuals with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome): Some women with PCOS experience insulin resistance, and GLP-1 medications can help improve insulin sensitivity and manage weight
Consider Your Current Dose If you are in the titration phasemeaning you are currently increasing your dose every four weeksit is better to be more rigid with your schedule
RetatrutideMounjaro (Tirzepatide)Wegovy (Semaglutide) Mechanism Triple (GLP-1 + GIP + Glucagon)Dual (GLP-1 + GIP)Single (GLP-1) Best weight loss in trials 30.3%22.5%20.7% Trial duration 104 weeks72 weeks72 weeks UK approval Not yetYes (Mounjaro)Yes (Wegovy) Injection frequency Once weeklyOnce weeklyOnce weekly One important caveat: the 30.3% figure comes from a 104-week trial, while the Mounjaro and Wegovy results are from 72-week trials
Heres what some studies show: it can reduce body weight by as much as 24% after 48 weeks and has a distinct dose-response effect
Dermal fillers are substances that are injected into the skin to add volume, fill in wrinkles or lines, and enhance facial contours