We don't know if Saxenda is safe in pregnancy
GLP-1, which is often low or insufficient in diabetes patients, regulates blood glucose levels by stimulating insulin secretion and inhibiting glucagon release, says Mir Ali, MD, a bariatric surgeon and medical director of MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, California
Focus on consuming whole foods, lean proteins, healthy fats, and plenty of fruits and vegetables
There is an FDA-approved generic version of Byetta (exenatide), which is used to treat Type 2 diabetes
The traditional pharmaceutical R&D model grants periods of market exclusivity to incentivize investment in new therapies, but high drug prices can limit affordability and patient access