The side effects are similar to semaglutide GLP-1, primarily gastrointestinal discomfort
This beginning dose is to initiate treatment and let your body get used to the medication, so youmay not see results right away[2]
Thyroid tumor warning: All semaglutide medications also carry an FDA boxed warning for a potential risk of thyroid C-cell tumors based on animal studies, although it is unknown whether this risk applies to humans
While most carbs are off-limits, leafy greens, low-starch veggies (like broccoli), and small portions of melon and berries are allowed
Firstly, hyperglycemia promotes local ANG II production in cardiomyocytes stimulating intracellular chymase and/or internalized prorenin, leading to diabetic cardiomyopathy
While the larger employers included in the survey (with an average of about 13,000 covered employees) cover GLP-1s for weight loss at higher rates 69% in 2025 that number represents an increase of just 1% from the year before