When the body is not supplied with this essential nutrient, it can present various health problems, such as fatigue, diarrhea, numbness, shortness of breath, and nerve damage
Nausea comes primarily from the GLP-1 component, which slows gastric emptying (how quickly food leaves your stomach)
While tesamorelin shows promise, more research is needed before any conclusions can be drawn about its effectiveness for fat loss in people without HIV
Providers may favor combination therapy if a patient tolerates GLP-1 well but requires additional glucose-lowering support without adding injectable medications or increasing GLP-1 dose further
It can demand time, persistence, health literacy, money, and the confidence to advocate for oneself