Questioning Medicine

GLP1 drugs work but they likely need lifestyle modificationsNo convincing evidence GLP1 cause thyroid cancer in humans BUT contraindication if family history existStopping therapy usually results in weight gainInsurance coverage for weight loss is limited and variable  Semaglutide for type 2 diabetes max dose is 2.0 mg weekly Semaglutide for weight loss has a goal dose of 2.4 mg weekly Diagnose steatotic liver disease with imaging and 1 metabolic risk factor (or biopsy) After diagnosis check FIB-4: Low risk, continue to monitor with FIB-4 every 2-3yrs  Intermediate risk, order VCTE and consider referral if >F1  High risk order a VCTE and referral (20% end with SLD) 2 FDA approved medications for liver fibrosis are not cheap, expect insurance push back