The landmark cardiovascular outcomes trialsincluding SUSTAIN-6 for semaglutide and LEADER for liraglutidespecifically evaluated cardiovascular safety endpoints and did not report increased rates of venous thromboembolism compared to placebo, though it's important to note that VTE was not a primary endpoint in these studies
Overall, the Mayo Clinic Diet emphasizes the importance eating lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains because they're low in calories and keep you full for longer, and getting lots of exercise
Since muscle burns more calories than fat, losing muscle makes weight loss harder and weight gain easier
These can include nausea, diarrhea, constipation, or stomach discomfort, especially in the initial stages of treatment
Mapping the stigma GLP-1 users face across the weight loss/regain cycle is crucial to designing future bias-reduction efforts