Appetite suppression is a unique secondary effect
If you have any concerns about poor appetite, low food intake or new or worsening symptoms, it's always best to talk with your doctor, who can rule out a nutrient deficiency and help you put together a plan that works for you
Patients should also ask what is included, how many visits are expected, whether maintenance support is part of the plan, and what happens if the program needs to be adjusted
Further, a clinical trial of over 3,000 people living with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease found that semaglutide led to improvement for kidney, cardiovascular, and survival outcomes including a 24% reduced risk of kidney disease events and18% lower risk of major cardiovascular events compared to placebo
Recent federal programs may expand access and lower GLP-1 costs in the near future
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