The choice of GLP-1 should be individualized based on several factors: Your treatment goals: Consider whether the primary aim is controlling blood glucose levels, weight loss, or reducing cardiovascular risk
- Support the skin barrier
Adjustments to concomitant medicationsparticularly sulphonylureas, insulin, or antihypertensive agentsmay be necessary
It binds the androgen receptor (AR) to regulate nitrogen retention, protein synthesis, erythropoiesis, bone mineral density, and secondary male characteristics
This two-way influence creates a dynamic loop where diet, microbiome, and behavior all play a role in modulating GLP-1 secretion