Marina Pizarro and Kelli Marchewka, PA-C , evaluate each clients unique health needs, goals, and medical history to create a customized plan
Slower early response may reflect metabolic adaptation, genetics, or suboptimal dose escalation
But before assuming that a GLP-1 medication has stopped working, clinicians will typically consider how the patient is using the drug, such as whether it's being taken properly, with little to no missed doses, and whether it is being stored properly
It appears to: improve blood flow by improving the utilization of fatty acids for energy, which can help reduce muscle fatigue, increase oxygen supply to the affected limbs, and improve walking capacity reduce symptoms, such as leg pain (claudication), and improve the walking distance before the onset of pain