This is a timely topic, as a case-control study published in 2023 suggests an increased risk for both medullary and all thyroid cancers in patients with diabetes who were being treated with GLP-1 receptor agonists
However, during the first few months of the treatment, Tanya struggled to sleep, felt sick all the time, had headaches and even started to lose her hair, which might not be directly due to the drug but is a potential side effect of rapid weight loss
Physiologically, GLP-1 treatments offered at JosephCareRX enhance your bodys insulin response after eating, which helps stabilize blood sugar levels
Clinical studies, including the STEP 1 extension trial with semaglutide, have demonstrated that patients often regain a significant portion of the weight they lost whilst on treatment, sometimes within several months of discontinuation
I always encourage patients to do their research on weight loss [drugs] and lifestyle modifications before the appointment, so they are aware of potential side effects, risks, and benefits of the medication, says Small
This leads to increased hair shedding a few months down the line