(PubMed) Ackermann RT, Mulrow CD, Ramirez G, Gardner CD, Morbidoni L, Lawrence VA
GLP-1 is a hormone primarily produced by the gut, but it also is produced by the pancreas and nervous system
When you introduce this medication, your brain receives stronger satiety signals, which can temporarily trigger mild nausea as part of the adjustment process
The resulting fibrovascular proliferation can exert traction on the retina, increasing the risk of tractional retinal detachment, a severe and vision-threatening complication that underscores the pathological role of aberrant neovascularization in advanced DR
Many clinicians recommend focusing on nutrition and recovery instead of appetite-suppressing medications during this period