microdosing glp 1 for rheumatoid arthritis GLP-1 Medications and Arthritis: What a New Study Shows GLP-1 Receptor Agonists May Improve

The FDA states that retatrutide cannot be used in compounding under federal law, has not been found safe and effective for any condition, and is not a component of an FDA-approved drug

Why this matters: basal insulin affects fasting and overnight glucose, so dosing, timing, missed-dose plans, and low-blood-sugar prevention need careful review with a clinician

Xin Y, Zhang H, Jia Z, Ding X, Sun Y, Wang Q, et al

Note: Never double your dose to make up for a week you missed

Women should discontinue GLP-1 medications before conception or as soon as pregnancy is confirmed, with semaglutide requiring cessation at least 2 months before planned pregnancy

And it does indeed cause increases in circulating growth hormone and increases in IGF-1