These drugs, based on the GLP-1 hormone, seem to be everywhere at the moment helping people control their diabetes and lose weight, and offering hope that they might also reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease or even, one day, treat drug and alcohol addiction
Colonic L-cell impairment in aged subjects with type 2 diabetes leads to diminished GLP-1 production
Tolerability and Side Effects: Like any medication, semaglutide has potential side effects, most commonly gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
The key is to keep snacks small and balanced, ideally consumed 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime, so your body has time to digest before you fall asleep
Yes, injection site pain is a common adverse effect occurring in 1-10% of patients