One thing to keep in mind: Some meals are relatively high in fat, including saturated fat, which may aggravate gastrointestinal side effects in some GLP-1 users
In parallel, clinicians should track glycemic control through measures such as HbA1c and continuous glucose monitoring where applicable
Talk to your doctor to see if there are any underlying causes of weight gain, such as hormonal imbalances, medications or metabolic conditions
"Gastrointestinal toxicities tended to occur early after treatment initiation with fluctuation over time, both in a type 2 diabetic population and a more general population." Lulu Liu, Researcher, West China Second University Hospital Theres a noticeable difference between short-acting and long-acting formulations
Why This Matters GLP-1 medications have been shown to help people lose an average of 10% or more of their body weight