GLP 1
GLP-1 with Limited Kitchen Access: Hotel and Dorm Eating
Introduction GLP-1 treatment with limited kitchen access (a hotel month, a dorm year, a corporate apartment, a renovation summer) fails in one specific, predictable…
GLP-1 for LADA (Type 1.5 Diabetes): Where It Fits
LADA, latent autoimmune diabetes in adults, sits between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, which is why it is nicknamed type 1.5.
GLP-1 for Knee Osteoarthritis: STEP 9 and Beyond
Introduction Knee osteoarthritis and obesity are tightly linked, and the STEP 9 trial gave us the clearest evidence yet that treating the weight can…
Can GLP-1 Cause Kidney Stones? Hydration Connection
Can a GLP-1 cause kidney stones? Not directly. There is no established direct link between semaglutide or tirzepatide and kidney stone formation.
GLP-1 and Immune Function: Infection Risk Reality Check
GLP-1 medications do not weaken your immune system, and the trial data does not show more serious infections in people taking them.
GLP-1 for Hot Yoga and Sauna Users: Heat and Hydration
Introduction Hot yoga and sauna sessions don’t have to end when you start a GLP-1, but the hydration math underneath them changes enough that…
Can GLP-1 Cause Hiccups? Odd Side Effect Explained
Yes, GLP-1 medications can cause hiccups, and it surprises a lot of people.
GLP-1 and Grief or Major Life Events: Pause or Push On?
Should you keep taking a GLP-1 medication while grieving or going through a major life event? In most cases, yes.
GLP-1 for Doctors: How Physicians Approach Their Own Treatment
How do doctors handle GLP-1 treatment when they’re the patient?