glp 1 lipedema GLP-1 (Ozempic, zepbound) for lipedema: if you're doing it how is it working for you? : r/lipedema Are you living with Lipedema?
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For those with type 2 diabetes, these medications trigger insulin production to control blood sugar levels
Prolonged administration of high-dose liraglutide (a GLP-1 receptor agonist) to monkeys did not result in calcitonin secretion or C-cell hyperplasia
For patients using insulin or sulfonylureas, reducing their doses by 25% when starting GLP-1 therapy can help avoid hypoglycemia

However, according to the UKs Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the most common side effects of GLP-1 medications are digestive issues, including constipation, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting

Choose Saxenda if: You prefer daily dosing, want FDA-approved weight loss medication with an established safety record, didnt respond well to semaglutide, or prefer a shorter-acting medication