This dual effect lowers blood glucose levels, making semaglutide effective in type 2 diabetes management
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Losing muscle: Reduces metabolic rate , making it harder to maintain weight loss Increases frailty , especially in older adults Raises the risk of chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and osteoporosis The rise of GLP-1 receptor agonists (e.g., semaglutide and tirzepatide) has amplified this concern
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The team then tracked the medical records of these patients over the following year, looking for things related to severe migraine headaches, such as emergency room visits, hospitalizations, nerve block procedures, and new prescriptions for medications used to prevent or stop migraines