However, the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine 30 positions that the benefits of GLP-1 medications outweigh the risks and until more is known, there's little reason to withhold use unless coming from a personal or family history of medullary or follicular thyroid cancers
Other findings included: Gallbladder issues (especially with rapid weight loss) Pancreatitis (rare, with unclear causality) Thyroid C-cell hyperplasia (in animals, not seen in humans) Lean mass lossup to 40% of weight lost may be muscle in older adults None of these derailed regulatory approvals
In a 2023 case report, a 31-year-old appropriately fasted female on Ozempic was found to have significant amounts of solid food in her stomach during endoscopy
The back of the upper arms is also a viable injection site
If you are not eligible through the NHS, you may be able to purchase GLP-1 medicines privately
First off, the secret to a 'lazy' GLP-1 diet plan is smart preparation