Foods that you know provoke your IBS (be it greasy food, spicy dishes, dairy, high-FODMAP items like garlic/onion, beans, etc.) should be minimized
Once-weekly semaglutide in adults with overweight or obesity (STEP-1)
When to Expect Results Appetite suppression: Days to 12 weeks Blood sugar improvement: 24 weeks Noticeable weight changes: 612 weeks Full effect: 36 months Patience and consistency are key
Robert Kushner: We are really living in the GLP-1 generation now
Pros and cons in a nutshell Potential benefits: Larger average weight loss than older tablets in clinical trials Improvements in blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol, especially in people with diabetes or heart disease Potential downsides: Common side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea or constipation Risk of gallbladder issues and, rarely, pancreatitis Need for ongoing injections Cost and access (including shortages) Weight is often regained after stopping , sometimes quickly, because obesity is a chronic condition and the biological drivers return