With GLP-1 medications, fibre intake often drops further as portion sizes shrink, which can worsen constipation (a common side effect of slowed gastric emptying)
That means the FDA doesnt review them for safety or effectiveness before theyre sold
A reduction of 1.6% in A1C levels, the measurement of average blood glucose over the course of three months, is significant for people with Type 2 diabetes, who tend to have higher blood sugar levels and need to manage those levels to avoid secondary problems, such as heart disease, kidney disease or vision loss, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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However, real-life analyses indicate a higher discontinuation rate, of approximately 70% stopping within 2 years, especially in non-diabetic patients (112, 113)