They will assess your overall response to treatment, review updated lab work, evaluate whether any medication adjustments are needed, and discuss your long-term treatment plan
Additionally, older adults are more likely to have pre-existing nutritional deficiencies, thyroid dysfunction, and polypharmacy that contributes to hair loss
Here are the essential points to remember: Safety First: GLP-1s are generally safe for those with hypothyroidism or "standard" thyroid cancers, but they are strictly avoided if you have a personal or family history of Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MTC) or MEN 2
This can pose problems such as needing a new prescription, cost to the patient, worsened glucose control, and weight regain
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Alcohol Can Increase the Risk of Pancreatitis, a GLP-1 Complication One complication in particular is especially problematic