If there is no discernible improvement in symptoms after 812 weeks of treatment, most experts agree a prescription change is justified
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The main benefits seen in studies include reduced pain, improved sensation (such as better detection on monofilament tests in people with diabetes), improved nerve signaling in some cases, and reduced swelling in nerves when measured with ultrasound (Effect of Extracorporeal Shockwaves on Diabetic Neuropathic Foot, 2020
Although all GLP-1 RAs work by a similar mechanism, certain ones are approved for treating diabetes, while others are approved for weight loss
The medication's mechanism of action involves slowing gastric emptying, which prolongs the sensation of fullness after meals
20% of older generations), yet younger Americans are also the most supportive overall 20% of Gen Zers call it smart and effective compared to just 7% of Boomers