References: Heymsfield SB, Wadden TA
GLP-1 drugs mimic a hormone in the intestinal tract to balance the bodys blood sugar levels
Moreover, GLP-1 and its analogs have shown positive effects in kidney protection, neuroprotection, and lipid metabolism regulation, and they hold promise in treating conditions like non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and Alzheimer's disease
Patients are monitored for signs such as severe, persistent abdominal pain radiating to the back
Meredith Montgomery, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician, a second-year pediatric emergency medicine fellow at Monroe Carell Jr
Common side effects include: Constipation Decreased appetite Diarrhea Nausea Vomiting Researchers reported that these side effects were usually mild to moderate and most commonly occurred during the dose-escalation phase of treatment