The molecule was first developed in the 1980s by University of Arizona researchers, who were looking to clarify the nature and role of the melanocortin receptors in physiological functions
No branded GLP-1s (Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, Zepbound), no oral formats, and no microdose options
A worsening of diabetic retinopathy may occur, but things seem to stabilize after 12 to 18 months, said Dr
The treatment period was 24 weeks long which included a 16 week titration period during which participants dose was escalated from the .25mg dose to try to tolerate the 2.4mg dose
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