Thankfully, there are so many different options for diabetes medications. With both drugs, the most common side effects tend to subside after days, weeks, or months, as the body becomes accustomed to the new medication or a higher dosage
Over time, concerns emerged regarding: Side effects Potential for misuse Limited long-term safety data As a result, the FDA and other regulatory bodies began to scrutinize these peptides more closely
The more weight people lost, the more clearly the signal emerged
A pre-treatment exam also identifies other eye conditions that might complicate your care
Like exenatide, lixisenatide demonstrates reliable control of blood glucose and provides modest weight loss, typically less than 3 kg depending on the duration of treatment (Sheng et al., 2024)