glp-1 therapy for diabetes Beyond Blood Glucose: How GLP-1s are Changing Management American drugmakers pushed GLP1 therapies

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Some of the most well-known GLP1s include: Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus) Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) Liraglutide (Saxenda, Victoza) Theyve become incredibly popular for weight loss and theyve also been touted recently as a treatment for PCOS but if youre breastfeeding, things get a little more complicated

In the seven months since starting the medication, Souza has dropped another 22 pounds and overall, she calls the experience a success

Gastrointestinal side effects are the most commonly reported and include: Nausea (affecting 1040% of patients, depending on the specific GLP-1 agonist) Vomiting and diarrhoea (less common than nausea but can contribute to dehydration) Constipation (due to slowed gastric emptying) Abdominal discomfort or bloating These effects are typically most pronounced during treatment initiation and following dose increases

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