Providers reserve these tiers for patients who have demonstrated consistent tolerability and who may benefit from additional metabolic effect based on their individual treatment goals
Lean loss is a normal consequence of large, rapid weight loss on any incretin drug
Hypoglycemia Although less common in patients without diabetes, GLP-1 drugs can sometimes cause blood sugar levels to drop too low, a condition called hypoglycemia
GLP-1 medications also may assist in managing blood sugar levels, which in turn slow down the body's digestive system
Emma Cooper added, "As the rate of mental health disorders, including eating disorders, continues to rise, healthcare providers should be screening for and intervening on inappropriate use of these medications. Researchers believe appropriate pediatric health could also be threatened, not only by the rise of counterfeit drugs that have been well documented, but by illegitimate access through the internet
(2026, March 19)
