Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) deliver effective glycaemic control with a low risk of hypoglycaemia, while increasing satiety, reducing body weight and blood pressure and improving cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes [3,4,5]
Rushing escalation or skipping titration steps dramatically increases nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal distress
Hydration and moisturizing: Keeping your skin well-hydrated promotes elasticity and resilience, which supports the skins natural barrier function
Weight loss varies depending on the dose and type of medication, with differences observed in head-to-head studies [117]
The medication activates GLP-1 receptors in the brain, which help control appetite and may have other effects on mood and emotions