Consults a bariatric surgeon
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More research is needed to understand its full benefits and safety
Lee J, Hong SW, Rhee EJ, Lee WY
In the phase 2 NEJM 2023 trial, the net glycaemic effect of retatrutide was favourable improvements in fasting glucose and insulin resistance markers were observed suggesting that the insulin-stimulating effects of GLP-1R and GIPR agonism counterbalanced any glucose-raising tendency from glucagon receptor activation
Sodium needs are typically met through normal diet, though patients with persistent vomiting may benefit from salty broths or crackers