Chris Renna, DO, founder of LifeSpan Medicine, to explore what healthspan really means and why most people start seeking answers only after symptoms have already taken hold
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Although the name can be a bit misleading, Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 agonists (GLP-1s) are diabetes drugs that mimic the natural gut hormone GLP-1, which, unlike glucagon, decreases your blood sugar and reduces glucagon, especially after meals
Tirzepatide can reduce how well oral birth control works, which may raise the risk of unintended pregnancy, and a missed period may be the first sign
Heres what your prescriber needs to consider - How long youve been on Wegovy and at what dose How well you tolerated Wegovy Your blood test results including thyroid function, liver enzymes, HbA1c, and cholesterol Your overall weight loss progress and goals How to Change Your Provider to Get Mounjaro If your current provider doesnt offer Mounjaro, or if youre looking for a programme that offers better clinical oversight alongside the medication, there are options available