Because of this, your doctor likely wont prescribe either Saxenda or Wegovy (or any other GLP-1 medication) if you or anyone in your immediate family has had medullary thyroid cancer or if you have a rare genetic condition called multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
They promise to magically create weight loss by suppressing appetite, increasing metabolism or blocking the absorption of fat
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Journal of diabetes
15% of US consumers are now using GLP-1s for weight management - roughly 3 million people - and 45% are either using, have used, or are interested
Important safety considerations include risk of pancreatitis (treatment should be discontinued if suspected), gallbladder disease, and potential worsening of diabetic retinopathy in patients with pre-existing retinopathy who experience rapid improvement in glucose control (particularly with semaglutide)