GLP-1s (short for glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) are a group of medications first approved by the FDA in 2005 to help regulate blood sugar in people with Type 2 diabetes
Properly storing your medication is not just about following rules
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If you and your provider decide labs would be beneficial, common tests include hemoglobin A1c if you have diabetes or prediabetes to establish a new baseline, thyroid function if you are experiencing fatigue, lipid panel to assess cholesterol status, and comprehensive metabolic panel to check kidney and liver function
Diabetes is a major public health problem that is approaching epidemic proportions globally
Both are effective, both are FDA-approved, and both are widely prescribed