Enrique Caballero, MD, highlighted the progress advancing diabetes treatment and management while shedding light on existing gaps in care and advocating for integrating advances in science into the real-world context in which people live
The most common side effects include: Loss of appetite Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Other side effects can include: Dizziness Increased heart rate Infections Headaches Upset stomach Although rare, there are some serious side effects, including: Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) Medullary thyroid cancer Kidney injury Worsening diabetes-related retinopathy (eye disease) What are the risks
These drugs, Reid says, signal to the brain to lower appetite, which leads to significant changes in metabolism
Yes, all connect eligible patients with licensed providers who can prescribe GLP-1 medications
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