There are obese patients who have hypertension, diabetes, kidney problems, sleep apnea and other medical reasonsand the increased accessibility of the drugs is good for improving their health in the long term
The most commonly reported side effects in clinical trials are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and constipation consistent with the gastrointestinal effects seen with GLP-1 monotherapy
Oxidative stress damages skin cells, accelerates collagen breakdown and contributes to a dull, tired appearance particularly in patients with chronic UV exposure, frequent travel and disrupted sleep
Needle clogging observed with mannitol-based GLP-1 formulation (left), compared to the clear, clog-free needle from the propylene glycol formulation (right)
Thyroid cancer Do not take semaglutide if you or any of your family have ever had medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
In other words, what you eat may matter even more to optimize healthy weight loss and wellness goals