glp 1 prefilled syringe A 3d rendering of pre-filled GLP-1 receptor agonist pens, used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes or for weight management Stock Photo The GLP-1 conversation is everywhere

In a report published in November, 2023, based on data collected between 2015 and 2022, an estimated 30% of Canadian adults were classified as obese based on BMI measures (i.e., BMI greater than 30)

The most plausible explanation centers on telogen effluvium , a form of temporary hair shedding that occurs when a significant proportion of hair follicles prematurely enter the resting (telogen) phase of the hair growth cycle

Clinical impact: Less effect on homocysteine than C677T

If concerns arise regarding bone health during GLP-1 treatment, patients should be advised to contact their GP or diabetes specialist nurse for assessment

Reducing excess body weight and keep it off long term in: Adults and children aged 12 years and older with obesity