In general, and similar to FDA-approved labeling for GLP-1 weight-management medications, you may be considered for a GLP-1 prescription if you: Have a BMI of 30 or higher (obesity), or Have a BMI between 2729.9 (overweight) plus a weight-related health condition Weight-related conditions can include high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, or PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), for example
When scientists isolated it from Gila monster saliva in the early 1990s, they noticed something remarkable: it closely resembled GLP-1, or glucagon-like peptide-1, which the human body naturally produces to regulate blood sugar and appetite
Frequently Asked Questions How much weight can I lose with Slim4Life
At Gard Wellness Solutions, we start with low doses and monitor closely to minimize side effects and adjust as needed
Early trials of adjunctive therapies The first GLP-1 receptor agonist, Byetta (exenatide), was approved in the early 2000s