Alice Cheng: Received consulting and speaking honoraria from Abbott, Astellas, Aspen, AstraZeneca, Amgen, Bausch, Bayer, Biomea Fusion, Boehringer Ingelheim, Dexcom, Eisai, Eli Lilly, GSK, HLS Therapeutics, Insulet, Medtronic, Merck, MSD, Novo Nordisk, Pfizer, Sandoz, Sanofi, and Vertex
Side effects can occur with semaglutide injections, so being aware of potential issues is key
We provide the following general guidance for patients and health-care providers: patients should be extra vigilant regarding their adherence to prescribed medications (including insulin injections) and their blood levels of glucose, which should be checked more frequently than previously
We know that GLP-1 RAs support weight loss and glucose control, but studies are showing a correlation with helping fertility by addressing some of the root causes of male reproductive dysfunction
Often easier said than done, we know
Some patients arent responders or cant tolerate one medication, Saunders told Healio