[borski]

It seems weird because we hate finding “bugs” in our bodies, but it happens all the time.

Another example: low dose metformin is largely considered beneficial for most people, at least in a small way. But very few people who aren’t diabetic take it, as the drawback of possible side effects outweighs the potential benefit for someone who doesn’t have symptoms in the first place.

Same thing here. Would it benefit you? Possibly. Do the risks of side effects outweigh that benefit for someone without symptoms? Also possibly.

[pfdietz]

Metformin's side effects are pretty minor, I find. So don't let that possibility stop you if you think you could benefit.

[borski]

I agree with you. My point was simply that most physicians only prescribe if the potential benefits are obvious and outweigh the potential risks / side effects. Doing nothing is something better than doing something without an obvious benefit.

If you’re obese, have metabolic syndrome, have T2D, or any other number of issues that we’ve seen GLP-1s (or metformin) help with - then the medications can be a godsend.