But the patches dont contain actual GLP-1 medications they have herbs and other random things depending on the patch, Jay says
Consumers should be skeptical of any over-the-counter product marketed as a GLP-1 supplement that suggests it can act like a prescription drug, replace a GLP-1 medication or treat a disease such as obesity, says Jeff Ventura, a spokesperson for the Council for Responsible Nutrition, which represents the dietary supplement industry
With proven effects, its natural that questions about safety and side effects follow
HOLST: Oh it's interesting that in people with diabetes we have either too little insulin or too little insulin action, and usually too much glucagon, and that's one of the reasons that the blood glucose goes high, that they have too much glucagon at the wrong time
Healthcare providers should counsel patients about these risks and redirect them toward proven therapies