Slowed Stomach Emptying: GLP-1 slows the rate at which your stomach empties, keeping you fuller for longer and leading to a gradual rise in blood sugar after eating
However, challenges including high costs exceeding $1000 per month, gastrointestinal side effects, nutritional deficiencies, and low long-term adherence with subsequent weight regain [5] [6] warrant careful consideration
Moreover, outcomes often improve when therapy includes consistent follow-up and lifestyle planning
Our treatments are intended to support aesthetic and wellness goals and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease unless specifically indicated and discussed during medical evaluation.
Recent surveys show that about 12% of Americans are currently taking a With such an increased interest in these medications including Ozempic, Zepbound, Mounjaro, and Wegovy researchers have been examining other potential health benefits of these drugs outside of type 2 diabetes management and weight loss