GLP-1 Agents: From Diabetes Treatment to Preventive Signal GLP-1 receptor agonistssuch as Semaglutide, Liraglutide, and Dulaglutidewere originally developed for glycemic control in type 2 diabetes
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However, emerging human data have not shown an increased risk of major birth defects when GLP-1s were used during early pregnancy
These medications mimic the function of a natural hormone produced in your body called glucagon like peptide GLP-1
Common side effects during the first month are: Gastrointestinal issues (most frequent) side effect: Nausea Vomiting Diarrhoea Constipation Bloating and Gas Decreased appetite while this is desired for weight loss, sometimes it can be extreme and lead to difficulty in eating even normal portions Fatigue Headache Dizziness Injection site reactions such as redness, swelling or irritation around the site These most common side effects of Wegovy are present in the first month as the body gets used to the medicine and also around dose changes, but they then gradually reduce with consistent Wegovy use