Semaglutide and diarrhea often go hand-in-hand, but usually this is a sign your body is adjusting to the medication
Although these subgroups were prespecified, they were not powered for these outcomes, and some had wide CIs giving uncertainty to individual estimates
As confirmatory secondary endpoints, the team assessed whether participants attained at least 10%, 15%, and 20% bodyweight reduction till week 68 and reported any physical function outcomes, which included absolute body weight, BMI, waist circumference, blood pressure, glucose homeostasis changes, and glycaemic status
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Semaglutide slows down the speed at which food travels through your digestive system (your stomach empties more slowly), causing you to eat less
The combination of reduced appetite, better blood sugar control, and metabolic changes will yield significant results in the long term, making the temporary discomforts worthwhile