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One thing to keep in mind: when people first start GLP-1 meds (or any effective weight-loss or diabetes treatment), they might experience temporary vision changes as their body adjusts
Semaglutide is a well-known GLP-1 medication that has been used for diabetes and weight loss for several years
For the medication to work, people must remain on it long-term, Ali told Medical News Today
Why Protein and Muscle Preservation Matter When Side Effects Appear GLP-1 therapy can reduce appetite in a helpful way, but appetite suppression can become a problem if the patient consistently eats too little
Incident or worsening macro-albuminuria fell by 36%, and the annual eGFR decline was numerically slower