If your stomach normally empties in two hours and semaglutide slows it by 30%, your new emptying time is about 2.6 hours
This physiological effect, whilst beneficial for reducing post-prandial glucose spikes and promoting satiety, can lead to feelings of fullness, bloating, and nauseaparticularly during the initial weeks of treatment or following dose escalations
Poor nutrition and obesity disproportionately affect individuals with lower socioeconomic status in rural communities and in racial and ethnic minoritized populations [226], and disparities in poor nutrition and obesity prevalence are mirrored in disparities in access to quality health care [227]
These choices will support your weight loss journey and contribute to your overall well-being
This is why most clinicians now view GLP-1 treatment for obesity as long-term or indefinite, similar to treating hypertension or high cholesterol with medication
Lean on friends and family members, too it can be fun to discover new favorite meals with loved ones