Other reported effects include: Abdominal discomfort or cramping Bloating and increased flatulence Dyspepsia (indigestion) Acid reflux or heartburn Less common but important side effects include gallbladder problems (such as gallstones) and, rarely, intestinal obstruction
Medical experts have raised alarms about wellness clinics and online platforms distributing these drugs without proper medical supervision, warning of serious side effects including pancreatitis, nausea, and liver complications
1 With the possible exception of Operation Warp Speed, GLP-1 therapies have defined the decade in terms of impact on population health
The medication improves glycemic control while promoting weight loss, making it particularly useful for overweight or obese patients with type 2 diabetes
Exercise benefits in decompensated patients are controversial, and unsupervised exercise is generally discouraged [40]