Diabetes Care (2013) 36:248996
Treatment Pathway: Name-Brand First, Compounding When Appropriate When GLP-1 medications are prescribed, the preferred first option is always an FDA-approved, name-brand medication such as Wegovy or Zepbound, dispensed through a standard retail or manufacturer-direct pharmacy
This helps increase insulin secretion and slows gastric emptying, which means your stomach takes longer to empty its contents, helping you feel full longer and eat less
GLP-1 medications add postprandial (after-meal) glucose control through glucose-dependent insulin secretion, glucagon suppression, and delayed gastric emptying
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A 0.5mg dose requires 50 units