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GLP-1 medications help your blood sugar to increase slowly and steadily over time, rather than having it spike suddenly after a meal
This gastrointestinal side effect occurs because GLP-1 drugs work by slowing how fast food moves through your digestive systemthe same action that reduces appetite and promotes weight loss
Patient safety considerations include monitoring for dehydration, especially if laxative use leads to loose stools or diarrhea in someone already experiencing nausea or reduced fluid intake
Understanding these can help you manage your expectations and prepare for any discomfort
Clinical features include eating more rapidly than normal, eating until uncomfortably full, consuming large amounts when not physically hungry, eating alone due to embarrassment, and experiencing marked distress, guilt or shame following binge episodes