This can be a part of a broader strategy aimed at maintaining health and well-being as one gets older
Known GLP-1 side effects include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, increased heart rate, infections, headaches, indigestion, pancreatitis, medullary thyroid cancer, sudden kidney injury, worsening diabetic-related retinopathy, shortness of breath, wheezing, hives, difficulty swallowing, rash, abdominal pain and feelings of doom or dread
Call for an urgent rethink of the 'health at every size' concept
Its also always important to consult a licensed healthcare provider to determine whether any GLP-1 therapy is appropriate for you
8 SUMMIT also demonstrated significant improvements in patient-reported outcomes: at 52 weeks, tirzepatide increased KCCQ-CSS, with a between-group mean difference of 6.9 points, and increased 6-minute walk distance, with a between-group mean difference of 18.3 m