Int J Pharm Chem Anal 11:136140 Scheen AJ (2018) Cardiovascular effects of new oral glucose-lowering agents: DPP-4 and SGLT-2 inhibitors
A small percentage have persistent symptoms that make continued treatment untenable
Community protocols leave roughly 20-30 minutes between injection and eating
How GLP-1 Therapy Helps Stimulates Insulin Production : GLP-1 increases insulin production which lowers blood sugar levels Reduces Glucagon Levels : Decreases the hormone that raises blood sugar Slows Gastric Emptying : Food moves more slowly, preventing sharp increases in blood sugar and helping you feel full longer Promotes Weight Loss : Reduces appetite & increases feelings of fullness Possible Side Effects Common Initial Effects: Nausea (common but typically improves over time), vomiting, or diarrhea Digestive Changes: Constipation, indigestion, reduced appetite Other Effects: Fatigue, potential hypoglycemia (especially when combined with other diabetes medicines) Success Strategies Eat Clean & Light: Focus on fresh, unprocessed foods Avoid Problem Foods: Skip spicy, fried, greasy, and high starch foods
This naturally occurring peptide complex plays a vital role in collagen synthesis, wound healing, and anti-aging processes