Diabetic retinopathy: This eye problem typically occurs in people with diabetes Possible increased risk of thyroid cancer: Seen in animal studies, it is not known if Wegovy can cause thyroid cancer in people
stroke : (in biology and medicine) A condition where blood stops flowing to part of the brain or leaks in the brain
Presence of contraindications: According to the company's disclosures, individuals with mood disorders, liver or kidney disease, or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid use
Incretins also promote pancreatic beta cell proliferation and cell survival by decreasing apoptosis (6, 11)
Stress triggers a spike in cortisol, sparking a chain reaction that heightens fight-or-flight mode
None of these compounds is mechanistically equivalent to retatrutide, but each contributes to the broader weight-loss-adjacent research landscape