More often, its downstream of something else: Hormonal changes perimenopause, postpartum recovery, low testosterone, estrogen dominance Thyroid dysfunction (which is why we run four thyroid markers, not one) Insulin resistance and elevated fasting insulin, often years before blood sugar shows up as abnormal Chronic inflammation, gut issues, or nutrient deficiencies (vitamin D and B12 are common offenders) Cortisol and sleep disruption a real factor for new moms, shift workers, and high-stress professionals A GLP-1 wont fix any of those
Your provider prescribes the medication that fits your health profile, goals, and budget
However, some severe side effects require immediate medical assistance
A clinical trial called FLOW demonstrated that semaglutide reduced the risk of major kidney disease events by 24% compared to placebo
People who dont get the weight loss results theyre after on a GLP-1 medication like Wegovy (semaglutide) may switch to a dual-agonist drug like Zepbound (tirzepatide) under the guidance of their doctor
Troesch B, Hoeft B, McBurney M, Eggersdorfer M, Weber P
