Symptoms may include swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, problems breathing or swallowing, severe rash, fainting, or a very rapid heartbeat
Headaches that begin after starting semaglutide or increasing the dose are often reported as short-lived and manageable
While these findings are encouraging, the studies highlighted show an association, not cause and effect, and thus more research is needed to confirm these findings in other populations
These medications, originally developed for diabetes management, have transformed weight loss treatment, with 26.5% of adults with diagnosed diabetes using injectable GLP-1s for blood sugar control or weight management in 2024
Some people find that a small, purposeful cough at the exact moment they insert the needle helps distract the brain from the sensation