The FDA has approved it not only for managing diabetes but also for supporting a weight loss journey for those dealing with obesity
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It can also cause changes in mood or behavior, such as increased anxiety or irritability
[PUBMED Abstract] Lee ML, Tomsu K, Von Eschen KB: Duration of survival for disseminated malignant melanoma: results of a meta-analysis
Serious risks include low blood sugar, dehydration with low blood pressure, ketoacidosis, kidney infections, and serious genital infections, especially when Jardiance is combined with insulin, diuretics, sulfonylureas, or glinides
However, in insulin resistance (such as occurs in pre-diabetes and diabetes), lipid breakdown is unrestrained, blood levels of free fatty acids rise, and fat accumulation in the liver increases