There were approximately 5200 patients with type 2 diabetes randomized in nine double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical safety and efficacy studies conducted to evaluate the effects of sitagliptin on glycemic control
Theres some early animal research suggesting that GLP-1 medications might directly affect pain-processing pathways
Some employers are exploring options such as HRA accounts to subsidize the cost of the medication while limiting their financial exposure
One of the largest struggles for my patients is obtaining insurance coverage for GLP-1 medications such as Wegovy, to treat PCOS and obesity
Retatrutide will be a new medication for diabetes, weight loss and may also show promising cardiovascular benefits
The daily pill trades the convenience of once-weekly injection for the freedom of no needles, but adds dosing constraints (empty stomach, limited water, 30-minute food restriction)