Symptoms like severe dizziness, trouble breathing, hives, and swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat require urgent care
GLP-1 medications are approved for adults who have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, or a BMI of at least 27 plus a weight-related medical condition, such as the following: Type 2 diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol Obstructive sleep apnea Cardiovascular disease that increases the risk of heart attack or stroke MASH, or metabolic dysfunctionassociated steatohepatitis, a form of liver inflammation Avlin Imaeda, MD, PhD, a Yale Medicine gastroenterologist who is board-certified in obesity medicine, notes that qualifying for the medication based on heart disease aloneoften necessary for insurance coveragecan be challenging
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Notice patterns that worsen side effects, large, greasy dinners, fizzy drinks, lying flat right after eating and experiment with changes like smaller portions, softer textures or earlier mealtimes
Multiple injections will be required to achieve optimal results