What Your Doctor Should Tell You (But Often Doesnt) One of the biggest problems with GLP-1-related hair loss is that many healthcare providers dont adequately prepare patients for this possibility
Wewer Albrechtsen NJ, Albrechtsen R, Bremholm L, Svendsen B, Kuhre RE, Poulsen SS, Christiansen CB, Jensen EP, Janus C, Hilsted L, Deacon CF, Hartmann B, and Holst JJ
The basic formula Concentration (mg/mL) = Total peptide (mg) divided by Total water volume (mL) For a 10mg vial: 10mg divided by 1mL = 10mg/mL 10mg divided by 2mL = 5mg/mL 10mg divided by 3mL = 3.33mg/mL 10mg divided by 5mL = 2mg/mL Calculating your draw volume Draw volume (mL) = Desired dose (mg) divided by Concentration (mg/mL) Example: You want a 4mg dose from a vial reconstituted at 5mg/mL
Record the restart date in the patients chart for ongoing care coordination Record the precise restart date, dose, route, and any rationale or precautions in the EHR
Most patients find that gastrointestinal side effects diminish substantially after the first 4-8 weeks, making persistence through this initial period worthwhile for many individuals who achieve significant glycaemic and weight benefits