In many cases, these reactions are mild and may settle as the body adapts, but understanding the difference between a mild reaction, hives, and a more serious allergic response can help you recognise when further advice may be needed
By activating these receptors, GLP-1 medications increase insulin secretion, reduce blood sugar levels, decrease glucagon release, slow down gastric emptying, and promote satiety, leading to reduced food intake and weight loss
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Patients with diabetes who remained on GLP-1 drugs had lower cardiovascular risk March 25, 2026 Summary: Continuous use of GLP-1 drugs in patients with type 2 diabetes is associated with significantly lower rates of cardiovascular events and death compared to discontinuation or intermittent use
Amy Rothberg, clinical professor of internal medicine in the Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetes at the University of Michigan, says it also helps improve outcomes in people with type 2 diabetes and cardiorenal (heart and kidney) conditions, similar to semaglutide