Many GLP-1s are FDA approved for more than just weight loss, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular risk reduction, and even stroke prevention in certain populations, says Supriya Rao, MD, an obesity physician and the director of medical weight loss at Lowell General Hospital in Lowell, Massachusetts
Research confirms that these side effects are dose-dependent, meaning the higher the dose, the sicker you are likely to feel
Anecdotal reports from healthcare providers and patient communities suggest that mild bruising may occur more frequently in everyday practice, though most cases are minor and resolve without intervention
doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2028395
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These variations significantly influence the role of GLP-1 in regulating islet function and glucose homeostasis