Do you need monitoring when starting GLP-1 inhibitors?

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Do you need monitoring when starting GLP-1 inhibitors?

Dr Sheharyar Quraishi, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about monitoring certain hormone levels, live function tests and also state of hydration when starting on GLP-1 inhibitors.

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