So one ongoing question in the field is to identify the phenotypes, the subgroups of people who may be more responsive to these medications. Other challenges include patient adherence to treatment, which 20 percent of physicians cited as a challenge, and side effect management, which 18 percent of physicians cited as a challenge
Salas-Whalen, author of the book, Weightless: A Doctors Guide to GLP-1 Medications, Sustainable Weight Loss, and the Health You Deserve ," cited estimates that half of the world population will have obesity by 2030, which has implications on everything from rates of type 2 diabetes to certain cancers
Severe Allergic Reactions (Rare): Seek immediate medical attention for symptoms like widespread hives, facial/oral swelling, or breathing difficulties
Long-term benefits for skin and cellular health take more time
5 Conclusion and future perspective Targeting glutamine metabolism for cancer treatment has gained considerable attention in recent years