But the same humility that makes us acknowledge these drugs' apparently magical effects should also make us watch carefully for delayed side effects or complications we haven't predicted
Regaining weight after full-dose therapy is common, and many patients struggle with cost, side effects, and long-term sustainability
They can check for vitamin deficiencies, blood pressure issues, or medication interactions
In patients who already had substance use disorders, starting the GLP-1s was linked with a 31% lower risk of emergency department visits, 26% lower risk of hospitalizations, 25% lower risk of suicidal thoughts or attempts, 39% lower risk of overdose and 50% lower risk of death
Your provider can evaluate for underlying causes requiring treatment, run bloodwork to check for deficiencies or metabolic issues, adjust your semaglutide dose if needed, and provide additional support and strategies
Oral GLP-1 therapy is quickly reshaping how we treat type 2 diabetes, especially for patients who hesitate at the thought of injections