Reviews and observational studies report concerns around lean mass loss, low protein intake, vitamin D deficiency, thiamine and other B-vitamin deficits, iron depletion, anemia, and low calcium, magnesium, and potassium intake
However, a recent survey of data from Medicare beneficiaries, older than 65 years of which 55% had baseline CVD, did not demonstrate increased risk of stroke, myocardial infarction or heart failure when comparing DPP-4 inhibitors with sulfonylureas (SU) or thiazolidinediones (TZDs) [26]
The largest psychiatric safety meta-analysis to date found that GLP-1 medications were not associated with increased risk of serious psychiatric adverse events overall ( Pierret et al., JAMA Psychiatry, 2025 ), and a post-hoc analysis of the major semaglutide weight management trials found no differences in depression, suicidal ideation, or suicidal behavior compared to placebo ( Wadden et al., JAMA Internal Medicine, 2024 )
however, a patient is often benefited from regular practice and gradual increment of exercise load
Simply make specific, straightforward requests that any restaurant can accommodate: "Can I get that grilled instead of fried?", "Dressing on the side, please", "Could I get a half portion?", or "I'd like the lunch size even though it's dinner time." Servers should accommodate these simple requests without question or comment