Improves insulin sensitivity , which is crucial for those with insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes
While regulatory bodies and pharmaceutical companies are discussing potential solutions to the drug shortages, societies such as the American Diabetes Association are providing guidelines to assist with alternative treatment options for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus as well as guidelines to assist with dosage changes to be made while GLP-1 therapies are low in stock
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Early testing of hearing capabilities during the preclinical phase of medication development could reduce or prevent their effects
They are not recommended in those with personal or family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia 2A, multiple endocrine neoplasia 2B, or medullary thyroid cancer due to concern for long-term thyroid effects.3 Side Effects and their Implications in the ED Gastrointestinal Side effects Mild gastrointestinal side effects are most common with patients experiencing nausea (25-40%), vomiting, diarrhoea, or constipation.3,4 Rarer, more serious presentations include pancreatitis, bowel obstruction, gallbladder disease, which should be actively managed in the ED.3,5 Hypersensitivity reaction These reactions are commonly associated with self-limiting or antihistaminic responsive pruritic rash