However, compounded semaglutide has emerged as an alternative, particularly when FDA-approved options are in short supply
Singh highlighted two 2025 studies: one found GLP-1 use was associated with a lower incidence of progression to advanced AMD, including neovascular AMD and geographic atrophy, while another reported an increased risk of neovascular AMD among GLP-1 users
The lack of standardization means that one compounded version may not be equivalent to another, making it challenging to assess their overall effectiveness
This accelerates lipohypertrophy (fatty tissue buildup at injection sites), which ironically impairs absorption of future injections, creating a self-defeating cycle
These studies only show a link between vitamin B12 deficiencies and weight gain, Matthew Cowling, D.O., a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist in Madison, Wisconsin who specializes in weight loss, previously told The Edge
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