Watch for signs of infections, such as redness, swelling, bleeding, or drainage from the incision site
Improved glycemic control can be a central component of weight loss for many patients
In practice that means a recurring relationship: an initial virtual evaluation by a licensed clinician, an ongoing prescription routed to either a retail pharmacy for FDA-approved brand products or a 503A compounding pharmacy for compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide, and continued follow-up between refills
Common adverse effects include nausea (12-22%), diarrhea (12-16%), vomiting (6-9%), and constipation (6-7%), with rates varying by dose
Circulating levels of glucagon-like peptide-2 in human subjects with inflammatory bowel disease