Think of it as a repair signal that may be layered on top of standard care, not a replacement
# While weight loss drugs seem like a boon to fertility, all of those currently on the marketnot just GLP-1sare contraindicated for pregnancy
It is also very healthy for me, especially for my body, joints, and knees, particularly as I get a little bit older
However, inhibiting gastric emptying mainly plays a role in reducing postprandial hyperglycaemia, and hence might not be the main mechanism of weight loss (176)
From first being prescribed for diabetes management to now being used for weight loss, GLP-1s have caused health care providers and insurers to examine the long-term effects of the drug and the costs associated with their use