If you have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer, MEN 2, or pancreatitis, raise it with your provider before starting either drug
For many, it is a combination of genetics, hormonal imbalances, and neurological triggers
Semaglutide, the drugs' active ingredient, works by slowing down the movement of food through the stomach and curbing appetite, thereby causing weight loss
So, some things Ive noticed is it makes me really sleepy
Melissa received a Bachelor of Arts in Nutrition (DPD) from the College of Saint Benedict and completed her dietetic internship through Iowa State University
Its only available as a medication for people living with type 2 diabetes