However, central obesity was present in 57.8%
GLP-1 Side Effects at a Glance Nausea & vomiting Constipation Diarrhea Reflux & sulfur burps Loss of muscle and lean mass Skin, hair, and nail changes Fatigue, depression, and the blahs Dehydration Less Common but Serious Side Effects Pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer Gallstones & gallbladder disease Thyroid cancer Acute kidney injury Retinopathy, macular degeneration, and nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) Common GLP-1 Side Effects and How to Manage Them Most side effects show up early, often within the first few days of beginning GLP-1 treatment
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How to know if your microdose is working Three signals that your current dose is effective: Reduced appetite without nausea : Youre eating less because youre genuinely satisfied, not because you feel sick
The FDA approval comes amid growing discussion about the potential uses of weight loss drugs beyond treating obesity and diabetes
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