Statins do have two well-known side effects: muscle pain in 1% of people, and a small increase in blood sugar levels, which could nudge people on the cusp into type 2 diabetes
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"I just want to be clear because I don't ever want people to think 'she's not telling that part of her story,'" she said
These drugs, known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists or GLP-1 medications, have gained attention for their role in helping people manage type 2 diabetes, and more recently, for their weight loss benefits
The most common side effects of semaglutide, including in its oral form (Rybelsus), are gastrointestinal, such as nausea, stomach pain, diarrhoea, decreased appetite, vomiting, and constipation