Many report digestion gets better, and bloating goes down
GLP-1 medications have also been associated with: Worsening of diabetic retinopathy Exacerbation of age-related macular degeneration Optic nerve complications, including NAION These risks dont mean you should stop taking your medication, but they do show why its important to have an eye exam before starting and regular follow-up exams while on treatment
A 25-hydroxyvitamin D blood test tells you exactly where you stand, and it's inexpensive and widely available
Researchers found that the GLP-1 group did not have higher rates of gestational diabetes, severe maternal morbidity, or other adverse maternal outcomes, suggesting that the medication may have helped mitigate elevated risk factors
Given the potential for reduced durability of results owing to continued weight loss, and hence the possible need for additional interventions, practitioners may wish to incorporate explicit understanding of this within their patient consent process