Coryell Health doesnt recommend taking GLP-1 medications if you: Are pregnant or breastfeeding Have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) Have a diagnosis of multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 Have a history of pancreatitis Have severe gastrointestinal conditions Side effects of taking a GLP-1 medication may include: Loss of appetite Nausea and vomiting Diarrhea Dizziness Mildly increased heart rate Pancreatitis Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) Acute kidney injury If youre unsure whether an existing condition, your personal history or your family history will not mix well with a GLP-1 medication, talk with your Coryell Health primary care provider to determine whether a GLP-1 medication is right for you
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There are different ways to judge protein quality, and, unfortunately, theres no one database that stores protein quality scores
A straightforward way to introduce mealtime insulin is to start with a short- or rapid-acting insulin injection before the meal associated with the largest glucose excursion
