Dive Insight: GLP-1s are increasingly popular and effective medications for weight loss
With improved blood sugar and A1C, diabetic retinopathy and macular edema typically improve over time, but with Ozempic use about 10-20% of patients experience worsening retinopathy and macular edema
A two-page spread per week works well: left page for injection data (date, time, dose, site, lot number, 30-minute post-injection rating), right page for daily entries covering weight, side effects, hydration, protein, and notable dietary observations
Nutrient signals like glucose and fats, as well as hormonal signals including glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), glucagon-like peptide-2 (GLP-2), Peptide YY (PYY), ghrelin, cholecystokinin (CCK), and bile acids, enter the central nervous system (CNS) through the bloodstream or the vagus nerve
When taken in high doses for the long term, some of the glutathione's side effects are low zinc levels, bloating, abdominal cramps, and allergic rash