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Changes in blood pressure may also occur as patients lose weight or experience fluid shifts during early treatment
The practical take: A TSH at baseline is appropriate for most patients not primarily for the MTC question, but because undiagnosed hypothyroidism is common and significantly blunts weight loss response Calcitonin testing is not routinely recommended prior to GLP-1 initiation in most guidelines, but should be discussed for patients with any thyroid nodules, neck radiation history, or family history of thyroid cancer Disclose any thyroid history diagnosed or suspected to your prescribing clinician before starting For further reading on interpreting thyroid results: Thyroid Test Results Chart: What Your Numbers Mean Question 5: Should My Pancreatic Enzymes (Lipase and Amylase) Be Tested
Semaglutide works by activating the GLP-1 receptor, helping to reduce appetite and improve blood sugar control
