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Wipe the rubber stopper of the GLP-1 medication vial with an alcohol pad and allow it to dry

The primary hurdle for oral GLP-1s has always been the "peptide problem"large molecules are easily broken down in the stomach

[13] [23] Post-marketing surveillance and patient reports have documented cases of hair thinning or increased hair shedding amongst individuals taking GLP-1 medications, particularly those experiencing substantial weight loss

AMPK activates SIRT1, which helps cells develop into brown and beige fat cells and increases the levels of UCP1, a protein essential for heat production [57, 58] (Tables 1 and 2)

Therapies with faster or no titration could improve patient and provider experience