Semaglutide for obesity: four STEPs forward, but more to come
Use cautiously in individuals on hemodialysis due to potential for increase in triglycerides and increased platelet aggregation
The landscape around GLP-1 coverage is changing quickly, so its worth rechecking your plan at each renewal.
Managing retatrutide side effects While we wait for retatrutide to complete its clinical programme and potentially gain approval, the management strategies are likely to mirror what works well for existing GLP-1 medications: For nausea and GI symptoms: Eat smaller portions more frequently rather than large meals Avoid fatty, greasy or heavily spiced food, particularly during dose-escalation weeks Eat slowly and stop when you feel comfortable not full Stay upright after eating
Kirbys plastic surgery patients use GLP-1 therapy to safely reach their goal weight before a procedure
In development by Eli Lilly, its the holy grail of weight-loss drugs, says Dr