IGF-1 supraphysiologic elevation (monitoring target): Sustained IGF-1 above the age- and sex-adjusted upper limit of normal (+2 SD) requires dose reduction
When to contact your healthcare professional : Seek medical advice if you experience significantly elevated blood glucose readings (consistently above 15 mmol/L) or symptoms of hyperglycaemia (excessive thirst, frequent urination, fatigue) Seek urgent medical attention for severe, persistent abdominal pain (with or without vomiting) which could indicate pancreatitis, or symptoms of gallbladder disease (right upper abdominal pain, fever, jaundice) Contact your GP if you are considering stopping your medication Never discontinue prescribed diabetes treatment without medical supervision
Lab Testing: What Gets Measured and Why It Matters Not everyone is required to do labs, but if your provider flags potential risks like elevated blood sugar or liver concerns, they may ask you to get blood work done before starting
Errors caused by the use of D,L-octanolycarnitine for blood-spot calibrators
Bromocriptine helps normalize hormone levels so ovulation can resume