Patients with Graves' disease may develop type 2 diabetes independently or may experience weight gain following treatment for hyperthyroidism (with antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine, or surgery), which can increase their risk of metabolic complications
These changes synergize with the GLP-1s effects for instance, as the medication curbs appetite, coaches help patients to leverage that effect by establishing a more balanced meal pattern, so they can nourish their bodies adequately while still maintaining a calorie deficit
The active ingredient in Rybelsus is semaglutide, the same as Ozempic and Wegovy
Gastrointestinal symptoms are usually temporary with proper dose titration
This is not because Wegovy directly weakens bones, but because rapid weight loss can sometimes lower bone density and make bones more fragile
But as its use expands, we must be mindful of semaglutides potential side effectsdizziness included