Nutritional Deficiencies The mechanism that makes GLP-1 medications effective, slowing digestion and reducing food intake, can also lead to significant nutritional gaps: Many patients consume fewer calories, making it difficult to obtain adequate nutrients Altered digestive processes may reduce the efficiency of nutrient absorption Key nutrients at risk include calcium, vitamin D, B vitamins, iron, and protein 4
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In such cases, alternative injection sites, such as the abdomen or thigh, may be more suitable
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A 2005 study concluded that oral vitamin B12 and intramuscular (IM) vitamin B12 have similar effects in terms of normalizing serum vitamin B12 levels.(7) The treatment and maintenance of a B12 deficiency largely depends on what has caused it