When its bovine origins raised concerns that it could become contaminated with mad cow disease, manufacturers largely shifted over to deriving the hormone synthetically
GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Munjaro are the most talked about medications in modern medicine right now, and the conversation is almost uniformly positive
The general rule: store at 36 to 46F, away from light, in the original packaging, and inspect the vial before every dose
For people on thyroid medication: TSH every three to six months during active weight loss if taking levothyroxine, as weight changes can affect thyroid hormone requirements
If a patient reports persistent injection site discomfort that is not resolving within 24 to 48 hours, copper sensitivity is the first thing we evaluate