Collins-Palletts first goal is always to help patients manage their weight through diet and exercise, but he said that the GLP-1 medications are a good tool to have when needed
Semaglutide is contraindicated in people with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2)
Recovery Boost: Aids in post-exercise recovery, reducing muscle fatigue
L-carnitine is an amino acid naturally produced by the body that transports fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they are converted into energy
These medications enhance insulin secretion when glucose levels are elevated, suppress glucagon release, and delay stomach emptying, ultimately delivering improved glycemic control and weight management benefits for patients with diabetes and obesity
But their popularity has revealed a pre-op risk: delayed gastric emptying