Chamomile, ginger, and peppermint teas are especially effective, as they soothe the digestive tract and help reduce gas formation
AJ: Writing original draft, Writing review & editing
Recently, the newly approved once-weekly subcutaneous GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide was reported to have potent effects on hyperglycemia and body weight and to reduce cardiovascular risk compared to a placebo [15]

FDA-labeled warnings include: Risk of thyroid C-cell tumors (contraindicated in patients with personal/family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2) Pancreatitis (report severe abdominal pain, with or without vomiting) Gallbladder disease (including gallstones and cholecystitis) Acute kidney injury secondary to dehydration from gastrointestinal symptoms Hypoglycemia when used with insulin or insulin secretagogues (dose adjustments may be needed) Diabetic retinopathy complications in patients with type 2 diabetes and pre-existing retinopathy Suicidal behavior and ideation (monitor for depression or suicidal thoughts) Intestinal obstruction/ileus (particularly with severe constipation) These medications are contraindicated during pregnancy and should be discontinued at least two months before a planned pregnancy
Al-Okbi SY, Mohamed DA, Hamed TES, Abd El-Alim SH, Kassem AA, Mostafa DM
Now, a new study published in the journal For this study, researchers analyzed blood and joint fluid samples from participants of the Inflammation in Arthritis (INART) biobank at Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark