For licensed GLP-1 receptor agonists, UK SmPCs advise against use in pregnancy and breastfeeding, and recommend that women use effective contraception during treatment and for a defined washout period afterwards
For those using berberine primarily for metabolic support, taking it 15-30 minutes before meals may provide additional benefits
What role for metformin in type 1 diabetes
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Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which promotes visceral fat storage, breaks down muscle tissue, increases appetite for high-calorie foods, and impairs insulin sensitivity