"And certainly if they're going to be starting a GLP-1, it's always safer to have an exam prior to and shortly after starting treatment if there's any changes in the vision." For people worried about potential vision complications or wondering if a GLP-1 can cause blindness, Dr
Healthcare providers may avoid prescribing Saxenda for people with: A history of pancreatitis Gallbladder problems Heart problems Kidney or liver disease Thyroid disorders (like medullary thyroid carcinomaor MTC) Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) Diabetic ketoacidosis Digestion problems High cholesterol or triglyceride levels Saxenda may not be prescribed to pregnant women, women who are trying to conceive, or women who are breastfeeding
As utilization grows, plan sponsors face complex decisions around access, affordability and longterm sustainability for this therapeutic class
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This is particularly relevant for Canadians dealing with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD, formerly called NAFLD), a condition that affects an estimated one in four adults and is tightly linked to obesity