Some serious risks include hypoglycemia, thyroid tumors, altered immune responses, and gallbladder disease
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We explore some key practices shaped by these discourses and, in turn, how these practices help perpetuate their own discursive framing
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Possible mild side effects (rare): Temporary nausea or digestive upset
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe, persistent abdominal pain (which may radiate to the back), with or without vomiting, as this could indicate acute pancreatitis, a rare but serious side effect of both incretin mimetics and DPP-4 inhibitors
