Talk to your doctor before taking GLP-1 medications if you have any of the following conditions: A personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or acute pancreatitis Type 1 diabetes mellitus Pregnant, planning to become pregnant in the next 3 months, or nursing Delivered a baby within the past 6 months Ongoing heavy alcohol use Active eating disorder, anorexia, or purging
The 2020 Standards of Medical Care include some notable updates related to patient-centered care and the use of glucose-lowering agents
Consulting with your PlexusDx provider about dose escalation, switching to tirzepatide, or completing a Precision Peptide Genetic Test can identify whether a different compound better matches your biology
The GLP-1 plotter tool can help visualize your dosing patterns over time
Although the exact mechanism is unclear, GLP-1 medication is proven to reduce vascular inflammation, with inflammation of the blood vessels of the brain increasingly being recognised as a cause of dementia