Glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes
In one of the smaller studies, which looked at three-day food records for 69 GLP-1 users, 72% took in less than recommended amounts of calcium, nearly two-thirds (64%) didnt get enough iron, and only 1.4% met vitamin D recommendations
Hu C, Liu JY, Wang W, Mota-Sanchez D, He S, Shi Y
The activation of MC4R-expressing sympathetic preganglionic neurons in the DMV, NTS, and intermediolateral cell column has been shown to restore sympathetic activity in mice and enhance the thermogenic response mediated by MC4R (70)
The most commonly reported side effects were gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
In a trial of adult patients with type 2 diabetes and BMI greater than or equal to 27 kg/m2 for weight reduction (Study 3), diabetic retinopathy was reported by 4% of WEGOVY injection-treated patients and 2.7% placebo-treated patients [see Clinical Studies (14.2)]