At Donaldson Plastic Surgery, we do not offer brand-name GLP-1 medications
This behavior is common in people with obesity and contributes to poor weight loss outcomes, high relapse rates, and risk of binge eating disorder
In a survey of people with Diabetes, 90% reported living a healthier lifestyle with use of CGM, 87% confirmed changing their nutritional choices based on CGM data, and 47% said they were more likely to walk or exercise in response to high glucose
Human trials of GLP-1 medications in women with PCOS have found (2): Ovulation rates of 86% in women taking GLP-1s alongside metformin - compared to 29% on metformin alone, a threefold improvement 62% of women on GLP-1s had more regular menstrual cycles, versus 28% on placebo Significant reductions in testosterone levels These are meaningful numbers for a condition where restoring ovulation and cycle regularity remains one of the challenges
Qualification for semaglutide GLP-1 for weight loss involves a consideration of several individual factors
Patients with autoimmune hypothyroidism who have appropriate indicationssuch as type 2 diabetes or obesity with weight-related comorbiditiesmay safely use these medications under medical supervision