Patients with pre-existing mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, should not be automatically excluded from GLP-1 treatment, but may benefit from closer monitoring and coordinated care between their GP, diabetes specialist, and mental health professionals
Reduced appetite = less digestive stimulation GLP-1 medications significantly reduce hunger signals
This option is best for those needing to loose less than 15lbs or do not qualify for injections
June 25, 2025
Current evidence does not show that GLP-1 drugs inherently enhance performance in healthy, non-diabetic athletesthough they are being closely examined in weight-sensitive sports such as cycling, equestrian, wrestling, gymnastics and figure skating
This slow titration allows the body to adjust to the medications effects on glucose regulation, digestion, and appetite signaling