PDF Managing Diabetes Safely During Sick Days A patient-friendly fact sheet on adjusting diabetes care during illness and knowing when to contact your care team
Open talks with your doctor help you notice issues early and adjust the plan
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Your BMI Puts You in the Treatment Range The FDA-approved criteria for prescription weight loss medication are straightforward: BMI of 30 or higher (classified as obesity), or BMI of 27 or higher with at least one weight-related condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, or high cholesterol If your BMI is in this range, you meet the basic clinical threshold
Retatrutide's triple-agonist mechanism (GLP-1 + GIP + glucagon) produces diarrhea in approximately 34% of users at 12 mg, compared to roughly 30% for semaglutide at 2.4 mg
If youve tried traditional weight loss methods with little to no results glp-1 medications may be a great option