Patients may need a more careful discussion if they have a history of: Previous NAION in one eye Significant optic nerve crowding Diabetes with vascular complications Sleep apnea, especially untreated sleep apnea High blood pressure or low nighttime blood pressure Cardiovascular disease Sudden unexplained vision loss in the past This does not automatically mean a GLP-1 medication is unsafe, but it does mean the patient should have a personalized risk-benefit discussion with their medical provider
(10) As an added precaution, stay away from oral products that contain sodium lauryl sulfate, in case you have a sensitivity to this ingredient
Status check: None of the seven peptides received FDA drug approval at this meeting
Its effects on gene expression have been mapped and found to influence genes involved in neuronal development, maintenance, and synaptic function [9,16,17]
Plus, 70% of Americans are prioritizing protein and more than one-third have increased their intake in the past year