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While some peptides like GLP-1 (used in prescription medications like Wegovy) are Medsafe approved, many peptides are not and come with serious safety risks because they are not clinically proven or routinely tested

Consequently, patients with T2DM often exhibit reduced Pdx1 expression levels (Ofori et al., 2022)

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and the regulation of human invariant natural killer T cells: lessons from obesity, diabetes and psoriasis

Use DEXA scans , bioimpedance scales , or InBody assessments to track how much fat vs muscle you're losing

Most of the nausea resolves within four to six weeks as the body adjusts

I passionately believed in the molecule and its potential for both diseases, and I have continued to be a part of the unfolding scientific narrative surrounding GLP-1 over those 35 years