Video abstract Similar content being viewed by others 1 Introduction The principal goal of disease management in type 2 diabetes (T2D) is the prevention or delay of both microvascular and macrovascular complications through the achievement of good glycemic control and, where necessary, weight loss and cardiovascular (CV) risk factor management [1]
During this visit, your health history, current medications, and weight loss goals are carefully reviewed to determine if GLP-1 therapy is appropriate and safe for your individual needs
Staying hydrated and eating bland foods may help
GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide (Ozempic), tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), and liraglutide (Victoza) are advanced medical versions of a hormone your gut produces
There have been postmarketing reports of renal impairment, acute kidney injury, and worsening of chronic renal failure, which sometimes has required hemodialysis, in patients treated with GLP-1 receptor agonists