has held lectures for Astrazeneca, Sanofi, NovoNordisk, and MSD
But if youre an endurance athlete and planning to give semaglutide or another GLP-1 medication a try for any reason, be aware that youre likely to experience significant impacts on hunger, satiety, and thirst drive, Rhodes says
Studies have highlighted its role in promoting angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation), accelerating tendon and ligament healing, and supporting gastrointestinal integrity with additional research pointing to cytoprotective and anti-inflammatory properties across a broad range of injury models
BALANCE Model (2027+): A longer-term demonstration program that aims to integrate GLP-1 coverage into Medicare Part D permanently, with a requirement that beneficiaries participate in lifestyle modification programs
Preclinical studies with GLP-1 agonists have raised questions about thyroid C-cell tumours in rodents, though this has not been confirmed in humans