If experiencing severe symptoms (persistent vomiting, severe abdominal pain, chest pain), contact NHS 111 for urgent advice or call 999/attend A&E in an emergency
While modern pharmaceutical options exist, natural methods to boost GLP-1 can be effective and potentially more beneficial for your overall health
Gastroparesis / Stomach Paralysis One of the most alarming complications linked to GLP-1 medications is gastroparesis, also known as stomach paralysis
Due to their weekly dosing schedule and greater mean weight loss seen in trials (15% for semaglutide and 21% for tirzepatide, compared to 8% with liraglutide), semaglutide and tirzepatide are more frequently prescribed than liraglutide for treatment of obesity [33,34,35]
If you are on a high dose and need to inject early, pay extra attention to side effect management
A daily handful of nuts is a valuable addition to the diet of people using GLP-1 medications helping to increase satiety, regulate blood glucose levels, and provide essential nutrients like fibre, protein, and healthy fats