Understanding the causes and implementing targeted management approaches can help you maintain your treatment goals whilst minimising discomfort
The answer is yes but the more interesting comparison is at the higher end of the response distribution
Digestive Health: Understanding that semaglutide can affect gastric emptying, we assess any existing gastrointestinal conditions, such as gastroparesis or post-surgical changes, to prevent exacerbation
In a 3-month randomized controlled study of type 2 diabetes, it was found that the combination of liraglutide and sitagliptin had no effect on the composition of intestinal flora, had no effect on the alpha and beta diversity, but liraglutide resulted in an elevation of deoxycholic acid (DCA) levels, indicating potential modulation of bile acid metabolism (Smits et al., 2021)
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In this episode we discuss: What are the GLP-1 class drugs and how they work to balance blood sugar, help with weight loss and more
