are compounded glp 1 as effective GLP-1s: A Safe & Choice for Weight Loss? Despite FDA ruling, compounded GLP-1s

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2020;217(5):e20192282

Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include genetics, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and poor dietary habits

Changing one without professional guidance can lead to either subtherapeutic levels (wasting medication and money) or supratherapeutic levels (unnecessary side effects and potential complications)

Proton pump inhibitors, H2 receptor antagonists, and prokinetic agents may have altered effectiveness due to tirzepatides effects on gastric function

Herfarth has served as a consultant for Alivio, AMAG, BMS, ExeGI, Finch, Janssen, Gilead, Lycera, Merck, Otsuka, Pfizer, PureTech, Seres and research support from Pfizer and Artizan Biosciences