You may see this referred to as step therapy by your plan
A large-scale study published in the US National Library of Medicine National Institute of Health found that Metformin use was associated with a 23% reduced risk of developing cancer
Digestion Changes: By slowing down digestion, GLP-1 RAs may affect how well your body absorbs some vitamins and minerals
These injections are administered subcutaneously, with doses typically titrated upwards over several weeks
Recommended screening tests may include complete blood count, comprehensive metabolic panel, iron studies (ferritin, serum iron, TIBC, transferrin saturation), thyroid function tests (TSH, free T4), vitamin B12 (especially in patients taking metformin), vitamin D levels, and potentially other assessments based on clinical suspicion