GLP-1s, Obesity & Migraine
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Key Questions
- What do glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists do in the body?
- What are some of the primary functions of GLP-1 medications?
- How is migraine related to metabolic health?
- What is the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), migraine, and metabolic health?
- Which other health conditions might benefit from GLP-1s?
- How might GLP-1s improve migraine according to preclinical data?
- How does gastric emptying relate to GLP-1s, and why is it relevant for some patients with migraine?
- Which patients with migraine may not be good candidates for GLP-1s due to potential adverse effects?
- What potential side effects of GLP-1s should individuals with migraine be aware of?
- Are there specific migraine types that may be especially suitable for GLP-1s?
Interview Notes
- Dr Aarushi Suneja, MD
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Aarushi Suneja, MD
Headache Medicine Fellowship Program Director
Cleveland Clinic
Dr. Aarushi Suneja is a board-certified neurologist and headache specialist at the Cleveland Clinic, where she serves as headache medicine fellowship program director and quality improvement officer within the Center for Neurological Restoration.
She completed an integrated BS/MD program at Northeast Ohio Medical University, neurology residency training at Henry Ford Health System, and a subspecialty fellowship in headache medicine at Cleveland Clinic. Her clinical focus includes migraine, cluster headache, trigeminal neuralgia, and other complex headache disorders.
Dr. Suneja is dedicated to patient-centered care, clinician education, and advancing quality improvement initiatives to improve outcomes for people living with headache disorders.
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