However, patients experiencing significant weight loss on GLP-1 therapy may require more frequent monitoring, with TSH rechecked 6-8 weeks after significant weight change or dose adjustment, then every 3-4 months during active weight loss
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For example, one study showed that although people treated for 68 weeks with semaglutide (2.4 mg/week) lost an average of 18% of their initial body weight, the majority of this weight was regained within a year following discontinuation of treatment (Figure 7)
Moreover, it is required for the transport and metabolism of fats and cholesterol within the body, which is important for the healthy support of the endocrine, cardiovascular, and hepatic systems