How Semaglutide Works Semaglutide activates GLP-1 receptors
That said, if an injection site bruise doesnt go away or comes with new or worsening side effects, see your healthcare provider, who can determine whether the bruising is due to another cause
It is also worth considering that patients with diabetes are at increased risk of oral health problems, including fungal infections (oral candidiasis) and periodontal disease, which may be mistaken for drug-related side effects
SGLT-2 inhibitors, such as empagliflozin, canagliflozin and dapagliflozin, are considered to have intermediate efficacy for glycemic control, and are associated with weight loss and a low risk of hypoglycemia [6]
GLP-1s were associated with lower risk of complications for those already having a substance use disorder Among people who already had a substance use disorder, starting a GLP-1 medication was associated with fewer substance-related emergency department visits, hospital admissions, overdose events, episodes of suicidal ideation or attempts, and lower mortality (see graph below)
Press Release: Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill, the first and only oral GLP-1 for weight loss in adults, now broadly available across America