The risk of developing non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy is four times higher for diabetics on semaglutide and seven times higher for people taking the drug to lose weight, according to a new study from Mass Eye and Ear, a teaching hospital at Harvard Medical School
While generally well-tolerated, it may cause minor irritation in some individuals
Others report emotional flatness, reduced motivation, or a blunted sense of reward, particularly around food
As new therapies and strategies emerge, they offer hope for improved quality of life and outcomes for patients struggling with obesity and associated chronic diseases, she said
Visceral adipose tissue (VAT) is the fat stored deep within the abdominal cavity, wrapped around the liver, intestines, kidneys, and other vital organs