Cardiovascular Diseases: By improving metabolic health, Semaglutide can reduce the risk of heart-related issues
Caution is advised, with dose reduction recommended in some cases, when they are combined with a sulphonylurea or insulin as the risk of hypoglycemia is higher
Use dairy strategically, such as a sprinkle of feta on a salad rather than a cheese-heavy casserole
Serious side effects
Schmidt PT, Hartmann B, Bregenholt S et al (2000) Deficiency of the intestinal growth factor, glucagon-like peptide 2, in the colon of SCID mice with inflammatory bowel disease induced by transplantation of CD4+ T cells
Some epidemiological data indicate potential associations with reduced rates of certain obesity-related malignancies, possibly related to weight loss and improved metabolic health, though causality has not been established