If you didnt run a hot water faucet to bleed the air before restoring power, the heating elements may be reacting to air pockets
Remarkable, compared to placebo, studies over the last decade have shown GLP-1 RAs to reduce MACE and other adverse cardiovascular events, like HF
Why GLP-1 Medications Are So Expensive II
Key protective strategies include: Pre-treatment ophthalmologic evaluation : Establish baseline retinal status before initiating GLP-1 therapy, particularly in patients with diabetes duration exceeding 10 years or poor prior glycemic control Individualized medication titration : Consider a more gradual dose escalation approach to avoid precipitous drops in blood glucose for patients with advanced diabetic retinopathy, in coordination with ophthalmology care Appropriate monitoring : Discuss with your healthcare provider whether more frequent eye examinations are needed based on your individual risk factors and baseline retinal status Prompt reporting of visual symptoms : Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience sudden vision loss, new or dense floaters, flashing lights, a "curtain" over your vision, eye pain with vision changes, or any sudden vision disturbance Patients without pre-existing diabetic retinopathy can generally follow standard eye examination schedules and do not require additional ophthalmologic monitoring solely due to GLP-1 use
One paper suggested that GLP-1s may improve some gut health symptoms (such as abdominal pain) but worsen others (such as regularity and constipation)
Early clinical trials show that patients handle it well and that it works very well
