What to track Keep a simple daily log that records bowel movement frequency (how many per day), stool consistency (use the Bristol Stool Scale, aiming for Type 3 or 4), ease of passage (straining versus comfortable), abdominal symptoms (bloating, cramping, gas), water intake (in ounces), fiber intake (approximate grams), exercise (type and duration), and any supplements or laxatives used
Many different tissues contain GLP-1 receptors, which are proteins that sense and respond to GLP-1
Cobalamin injections of 200250 g/wk initially, followed by 50 g/wk, alleviated the symptoms of anemia in women post-pregnancy
Weight loss with GLP-1 medications typically follows the pattern seen in clinical trials, with more rapid loss in early months that gradually slows
For 2027, Ozempic and Wegovy are listed among the medications for which a negotiated price will be set