2019;25:e459
[1] [2] When treatment is interrupted for extended periods, the body may lose its adaptation to the medication, and restarting at a full maintenance dose could increase the risk of gastrointestinal symptoms
Less common but serious adverse effects include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, acute kidney injury, and diabetic retinopathy complications (particularly in patients with pre-existing retinopathy and rapid glycemic improvement)
Adding more nutrient dense plant proteins and fatty foods such as almonds or walnut butter into a diet, has been linked with reducing inflammation levels which is crucial for maintaining weight loss progress while taking semaglutide medication
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Obesity, a pervasive global health challenge, transcends borders, impacting millions with profound consequences to their well-being and quality of life.