If a website claims its peptides are compounded but does not require a prescription, that representation is inaccurate
More serious but less common side effects include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and worsening of diabetic eye disease
A licensed provider still has to review history, contraindications, BMI, comorbidities, medication interactions, and state rules
Providers watch these changes closely because they affect nutrition, hydration, medication tolerance, weight management, and dose decisions
Before taking a GLP-1, my usual breakfast would rely on carb-heavy items like a bagel with cream cheese, but now I prioritize protein by eating eggs, meat, or something like a greek yogurt bowl with fruit for my first meal of the day