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Many primary care physicians view compounded GLP-1s as less regulated, less consistent, and potentially less safe
Spinally projecting preproglucagon axons preferentially innervate sympathetic preganglionic neurons
You can greatly reduce the risk of a bruise by avoiding blood thinning medications and food/drinks prior to injection
JAMA Netw Open 3(6):e207419 Beavers KM, Greene KA, Yu EW (2020) Management of endocrine disease: bone complications of bariatric surgery: updates on sleeve gastrectomy, fractures, and interventions
Careful monitoring is recommended for patients with a history of pancreatitis, severe gastrointestinal disease, or diabetic retinopathy