Serious adverse events in trials remain rare and comparable to placebo rates when adjusted for study populations
Milton, known online as @smaller_sam.pcos, has grown a following on social media documenting her challenges with polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, including her weight loss achieved through nutrition changes and the help of GLP-1s
These side effects can be uncomfortable, but they are typically temporary and improve over time as your body adjusts to the medication
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GLP-1 medications work by: Slowing stomach emptying, which helps patients feel fuller longer Reducing appetite and food cravings Regulating blood sugar levels Improving insulin sensitivity Traditionally, most GLP-1 medications have been delivered through injections