The demographic of people aged 80 years and above is growing at a faster rate
The compounded medication itself is not FDA-approved
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These findings suggest that GIP but not GLP-1RA may improve glucose disposal by ameliorating peripheral insulin sensibility and glucose utilization, while GIP added on to GLP-1RA may reduce food intake with a combined effect resulting in improvement of glucose control and weight loss
Common issues include increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and insomnia