We spoke with Seth Kipnis, M.D., a board-certified general surgeon and Medical Director of Bariatric and Robotic Surgery at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, and Ritu Anand, M.D., a board-certified endocrinologist at the Center for Weight Loss at JFK University Medical Center, to explain how bariatric surgery and GLP-1s work, who theyre best for, and what to expect so you can discuss the next right step with your care team
Glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide is expressed in pancreatic islet alpha-cells and promotes insulin secretion
I understand that, I really do, but it is hard to read comments on social media where its clear that many consumers have no idea what they are actually buying
Side effect differences Both exert their benefits by slowing gastric emptying and dampening appetite, but that mechanism also leads to gastrointestinal side effects for many users
Whether or not you take medication, remember that small, consistent steps toward wellness make a big difference over time