Allergic reactions: Ozempic may cause an allergic reaction in some patients
Understanding insulin versus incretin-based therapies To fully grasp why Tresiba is not a GLP-1, it helps to understand the broader categories of diabetes medications and how they relate to each other
Serious side effects of weight loss peptides Serious side effects may also occur with GLP-1 medications, though they are rare and may include: Allergic reactions Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) Gallbladder problems Kidney problems Low blood sugar ( hypoglycemia ) in people with type 2 diabetes (especially when also using other medications that can lower blood sugar) Worsening of diabetic retinopathy (a condition that can cause blood vessel damage in the retina)in people with type 2 diabetes, particularly in those with pre-existing diabetic retinopathy Gastroparesis (severe slowing of stomach emptying) or, even more rarely, bowel obstruction GLP-1 medications contain a black box warning about the potential increased risk for certain thyroid tumors
May help prevent diet-induced obesity and improve metabolic health
Nutritional deficiencies such as iron deficiency anaemia, which can develop during significant dietary restriction, may also contribute
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