ECO 2024 Abstract 164
Wicksteed B, Alarcon C, Briaud I, Lingohr MK, Rhodes CJ
If you are using a GLP-1 drug, your nutritional status should be monitored, not assumed
A GLP-1 medication will: Trigger insulin release from your pancreas, which lowers your blood sugar and helps your body process the energy in the food you eat Block glucagon secretion , preventing your blood sugar levels from rising Slow your stomach emptying , which means energy from food takes longer to enter your bloodstream, better regulating your blood sugar Help you feel full longer , reducing the urge to eat between meals What GLP-1 Medications Does the Aspen Clinic Offer
aRR, adjusted relative risk
As obesity is known to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, including HF, therefore, anti-obesity interventions like tirzepatide may have cardioprotective effects [101]