The pattern is consistent
Common bowel-related side effects include: Diarrhea : Reported in approximately 830% of patients, with higher rates typically seen with weight management doses compared to diabetes doses
Researching an off-ramp Clinicians have a body of research on starting GLP-1s, but theres less evidence on how to stop them, Biermann says
Proactive discussions about discontinuation are also appropriate when: You have achieved your treatment goals , such as reaching target HbA1c levels or desired weight loss, and wish to explore whether ongoing treatment is necessary
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Elevated levels of triglycerides and free fatty acids in circulation are major factors driving lipid accumulation in the liver, leading to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and liver fibrosis