More recently, GLP-1 medications have gained traction for weight management
Together, these effects support lasting weight loss and better metabolic health for patients in Miami and beyond
The peptide demonstrates geroprotective activity across multiple species
Some of the more common side effects in clinical trials compared to placebo include: Gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, or diarrhea Abdominal pain Headache, dizziness Fatigue Dyspepsia, abdominal distension, eructation Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in patients with type 2 diabetes Flatulence, gastroenteritis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (heartburn) Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels), a more serious side effect of GLP-1 drugs, may also occur
This team may include your primary care doctor, a cardiologist (heart specialist), and possibly an endocrinologist (diabetes specialist)
Leah Joseph explains that GLP-1 is a naturally occurring hormone that helps control appetite, regulate blood sugar, and slow digestion