Blood Sugar Control: They stimulate the pancreas to release insulin when blood sugar is high and block the release of glucagon, thereby stabilizing glucose levels
Metformin, a first-line oral medication, reduces glucose production in the liver and improves insulin sensitivity
Bland food for some, extra spicy for others The extent of taste change is different for everyone, Munger says
Their reasoning includes the potentially significant systemic side effects of stopping semaglutide and the lack of evidence for a causative link between GLP-1 RAs and NAION
At the same time, the equity questions are just as important as the efficacy curves: Who will actually have access to orforglipron once it is approved
Fiber Constipation is one of the most common side effects of GLP-1 medications, and fiber-rich foods are one of the best ways to manage it