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By increasing the dose slowly, you allow your body time to adjust, which reduces the likelihood of side effects and ensures that youre progressing toward your weight loss goals in a controlled and effective manner
The study analyzed patient records for 3,081,254 people with diabetes and 929,174 without diabetes, who were taking the drugs for weight loss
What to Expect in Month 1 Appetite changes: Noticeable suppression begins week 3-4 for most Mild nausea: 40% experience some nausea, usually mild Injection site reactions: Redness, itching, or mild pain at injection site (14% of patients) Fatigue: Some patients report low energy as body adjusts Bowel changes: Either constipation or looser stools as medication affects gut motility 4 Essential Strategies for Month 1 1
Simply put, its a hormone released by the small intestine in response to food arriving in the gut