The chemicals are known for their persistence in the environment and have been associated with various health risks
Constipation and Straining GLP-1 medications can slow digestion, which may lead to constipation
Arduini, A., Bonomini, M., Clutterbuck, E
As summarized by the American Journal of Managed Care: "Physicians have pointed out that no other chronic condition in Medicare is treated this way with an effective medication offered temporarily and then potentially withdrawn." For obesity, which is classified as a chronic condition by the American Medical Association and most major medical societies, offering 18 months of effective treatment with no guaranteed continuation is clinically unusual
The findings were disturbing
SGLT-2, sodium-dependent glucose transporter-2