Injection site reactions are also relatively common and may include redness, itching, swelling, or mild pain at the injection site
The result is a decrease in appetite and an increase in satiety, making it easier to reduce caloric intake and promote weight loss
Beyond the gut, people who took GLP-1 medications were also more likely to be diagnosed with problems in their bones and joints, like arthritis and tendinitis, compared with people taking other medications to manage their blood sugar
Your individual results will depend on factors like your starting weight, commitment to dietary changes, physical activity level, and how your body responds to the medication
GLP-1 medicines copy a natural gut hormone, glucagon-like peptide-1, that your body releases after eating
Diabetes Care 40 , 10731081 (2017)