B12 deficiency can be found in dogs and cats with IBD and B12 supplements are given to help
The candidates that exist in 2026 are: clinician judgment (the gold standard, but in short supply), expanded laboratory work (DEXA for body composition, CGM for glycemic patterns, metabolic panels of increasing sophistication), patient-reported priorities (the founder who tells you he cares about muscle is providing useful prior information), and, increasingly, genetics
Metformin: The gold standard for Type 2 diabetes management, Metformin is highly effective at reducing blood sugar and improving insulin sensitivity
the C-terminal tripeptide of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (-MSH)
A typical protocol for this stack is 4 to 6 mg weekly of Retatrutide (starting at 1 mg on the first injection and escalating slowly) and 2 to 3 mg of KLOW daily