Hair loss may also warrant a conversation with your prescribing doctor about how quickly youre losing weight, Friedman says
Metformin is a safe and highly effective drug treatment for T2D and is the most commonly prescribed drug to treat the disorder
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The main benefits of GLP-1 therapy include: Enhanced insulin secretion in response to meals Reduced glucagon release, preventing high blood sugar levels Slowed gastric emptying, leading to prolonged satiety Decreased appetite, which may help with weight loss Currently available GLP-1 receptor agonists include drugs like liraglutide (Victoza), semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), exenatide (Byetta), and dulaglutide (Trulicity)
Less commonly reported side effects have included fatigue, headaches, and mild increases to heart rate
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