Exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon) availability may be limited in some UK formularies
Seek urgent medical attention if night sweats occur with: Drenching sweats with high fever Chest pain or severe shortness of breath Confusion or disorientation Severe symptoms in immunocompromised individuals Contact your healthcare provider if night sweats occur with: Unexplained weight loss (beyond expected weight loss from GLP-1 therapy) Persistent fever or chills Fatigue that interferes with daily activities Enlarged lymph nodes Persistent cough Changes in bowel habits or blood in stool (if other concerning symptoms are present) For patients with diabetes, symptoms suggesting hypoglycemia during sleep episodes require prompt evaluation
Smits et al., 2021, Diabetes Care,DOI: 10.2337/dci21-0010
The researchers have shared their findings in a preprint research article on bioRxiv that is currently under peer review
Both objections, however, are moot as all three major cardiovascular societies, including the European Atherosclerosis Society, the Canadian Cardiovascular Society, and the National Lipid Association, recommend at least once-in-a-lifetime testing for all adults (with or without cardiovascular disease)
GLP-1s manage the effects of hormonal changes like intense cravings, insulin resistance, and visceral belly fat storage
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