GLP-1 (Glucagon-like Peptide-1) is a hormone that your gut produces when you eat
Speaking to MNT , Manish Mittal, MD, hair transplant surgeon at Mittal Hair Clinic, who was not involved in this study, explained that the vast majority of patients will never experience clinically significant hair loss, but the study reinforces that shedding can occur in a small proportion of people and is something clinicians should discuss before treatment. Thus, individuals taking GLP-1 medications for type 2 diabetes should be aware of all options available to them, which could include SGLT-2 inhibitors and DPP-4 inhibitors, depending on individual circumstances
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If you are already on a GLP-1 medication and concerned about losing lean mass during weight loss, my guide to preventing muscle loss on GLP-1s covers the research and practical strategies
However, GLP1/E reduced testosterone levels in PNA mice, an effect mimicked by monotherapies and metformin (Fig