Anemia is diagnosed through blood tests, including a complete blood count (CBC) to check hemoglobin levels, hematocrit, and the size and shape of red blood cells
Most of these medications are classified as Category C (for example, liraglutide), which means that animal studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus, but there are no well-controlled studies in pregnant women
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Given the early satiety associated with tirzepatide, smaller, more frequent protein servingswhether from shakes or foodmay be better tolerated than attempting to consume large protein loads at once
Rare but notable risks include pancreatitis, gallbladder events, and a theoretical concern regarding thyroid C-cell tumors observed in animal studies