Over the last two years, there’s been conflicting information in the news about GLP-1 medications and mental health. Some reports raised concerns about possible mood-related side effects, but others shared mental health benefits and broader therapeutic potential. Here’s what we know so far – and what still needs further research.
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Ozempic and Mounjaro are similar in many ways, but there’s one key difference between the two. Learn how these blockbuster type 2 diabetes medications are changing the landscape of diabetes management, and find out why they aren’t yet approved for use in type 1.
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Recent shortages of medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro have caused an influx of imitation drugs around the world. The FDA and World Health Organization have issued warnings about the safety risks of taking these counterfeit products because they can contain questionable ingredients that can cause series harm. Dr. Edelman explains how to know if the medication you’re taking is authentic and what to look out for in fake products.
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The newer injectable type 2 diabetes medications can help lower glucose levels and A1c, improve overall diabetes management, and promote weight loss. However, it’s important to make nutritional adjustments while on these medications in order to have long-term success.
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Dr. E’s former patient Anita opens up about her 18-month journey with Mounjaro, highlighting the benefits and offering tips for side effects.
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For one of Dr. Edelman’s patients, Mounjaro was a life-changing medication that helped address several health challenges she struggled with for years. She shares her journey taking Mounjaro for the last six months, and explains why it’s been her “miracle drug”.
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One of Dr. Edelman’s patients with prediabetes shares her experience trying this popular drug. She touches on how it affected her diabetes, what it did to her sugar cravings, and how she dealt with side effects. You decide…is it worth the hype?
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Most people have struggled with weight in some way at one time or another. If you have some pounds to lose and aren’t sure where to begin, there are lots of tools and medication options available now, including a newer GLP-1 RA that also helps control blood sugars.
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Drs. Edelman and Pettus discuss the novel type 2 medicine Mounjaro, a combination GLP-1/GIP that helps lower A1c and promote weight loss.
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One of the most common challenges for people with diabetes is trying to prevent blood sugars from shooting up after meals. Drs. E and P have been managing spikes for over 75 years between the two of ’em, and they offer clear-cut suggestions on how to keep post-meal highs at bay.
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