Excess and loose skin Skin has a finite ability to retract after being stretched
To reduce food noise Persistent cravings, intrusive thoughts about food and mentally planning your next meal before you've finished the one in front of you that's often referred to as "food noise." GLP-1 users say the medications help quiet that constant internal chatter and, for some, that relief can feel just as meaningful as the number on the scale
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Gastrointestinal side effects Nausea is dose-dependent, ranging from approximately 14% at 1 mg to 60% at 12 mg, mostly during titration
Serious risks are rare but include pancreatitis and severe hypoglycemia if combined with insulin
Healthcare providers typically monitor hemoglobin A1c, fasting blood glucose, lipid panels, kidney function tests (creatinine, eGFR, UACR), and liver function tests to assess treatment efficacy and safety