Address potential side effects, so you understand what is common, what might be uncomfortable, and what would warrant medical attention
A medical consultation is important before starting treatment, especially for anyone with a history of pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, severe gastrointestinal disease, certain endocrine cancers, pregnancy, breastfeeding, complex diabetes medication use, or a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN2
Research for Europe PMC in 2021 also shows GLP-1 receptors are present not just in the gut and brain, but in blood vessels, immune cells, the heart, and kidneys
"We believe it will expand access and options for patients," Dr