Some people are worried that the GLP-1 agonist medications such as Ozempic might cause thyroid cancer. A research study reviewed the electronic health records of a little over 24,000 people with type 2 diabetes prescribed either Ozempic (semaglutide), Victoza (liraglutide), or Trulicity (dulaglutide) to determine if a relationship exists between GLP-1 agonist therapy and thyroid cancer. After a review of a 5-year follow-up period, the researchers concluded there is no clear relationship between

Believe it or not, most thyroid patients take their thyroid medication incorrectly. Let’s talk about some tips to make sure you are getting the most out of your thyroid medication (I’m going to be talking a lot about levothyroxine here but these principles apply to ALL thyroid medications). First tip: Always take your levothyroxine on an empty stomach and at least 2 hours away from food (this is how long it takes for your stomach to empty). Second tip: Never take your thyroid medication at the s

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