Prepare for your consultation by: Documenting your current rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, disease activity, and treatment history Listing all current medications, including DMARDs, biologics, corticosteroids, and analgesics Noting any comorbidities, particularly diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, or gastrointestinal conditions Being honest about your treatment goals and what has prompted interest in GLP-1 therapy Questions to discuss with your doctor : What is the current evidence for GLP-1 use in rheumatoid arthritis
The good news is, these issues can be countered through an increase in muscle mass via resistance training, which is known to reduce the risk of metabolic health conditions
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After four weeks, patients may receive a higher dose which increases weekly, up to a maximum of 15 mg
