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Current GLP1 treatments are peptidebased injectables typically administered once weekly

Impaired pituitary function can be caused by inherited genes or is the result of head trauma and inflammation

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GLP-1 medications may be appropriate for adults with: BMI 30 kg/m BMI 27 kg/m with obesity-related conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, or fatty liver disease Difficulty losing weight despite lifestyle changes Treatment suitability should always be determined by an endocrinologist after a comprehensive evaluation

Professional society guidelines and clinical care recommendations (for example, The American Diabetes Association Standards of Care in Diabetes-2023) are now recommending their use for all patients with type 2 diabetes who are at high cardiovascular risk

Common adverse effects include gastrointestinal symptoms, which affect the majority of patients to varying degrees: Nausea (20-44% of patients) usually most pronounced during dose escalation Diarrhea (20-30%) Constipation (15-24%) Vomiting (9-24%) Abdominal pain (6-10%) These symptoms typically diminish over time as physiological adaptation occurs