There is still so much misinformation in our society that many patients and even healthcare providers still believe that obesity can be permanently reversed with enough willpower and counting your calories in versus out, says Michael Glickman, MD, the founder and CEO at Revolution Medicine
This means it mimics the GLP-1 hormone, which helps lower blood sugar levels and reduce appetite
Understanding what the trial data actually shows and how it stacks up against the treatments you can get right now will help you make a clear-eyed decision with your care team instead of putting your progress on hold
As always, patients are advised not to start or stop any other prescription drug, over-the-counter product, or supplement without consulting their healthcare provider during sermorelin therapy
Trulicity (dulaglutide ) a once-weekly GLP-1 injection for type 2 diabetes, with approved use for cardiovascular risk reduction in adults with established heart disease