The whole thing was great, Im so glad I did it, Emily said
Secreted by enteroendocrine L cells in response to nutrient intake, GLP-1 enhances glucose-dependent insulin secretion, suppresses glucagon release, delays gastric emptying, and promotes satiety
As this timeline shows, Semaglutide is not an immediate weight loss solution
It was not until January 2025 that the Ozempic label was updated to state that the drug is "not recommended in patients with severe gastroparesis." Even then, the label does not state that the drug itself may cause the condition
GI side effects include symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and sometimes constipation
If you don't proactively try to avoid these side effects it may impact your ability to stay on these medications long enough to achieve the results you are after