This makes it easier to eat smaller portions and less food
Most people improve with smaller, low-fat meals and slower titration
Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation, particularly during dose titration
SGLT2 inhibitors (such as dapagliflozin, empagliflozin, and canagliflozin) are recognised in UK guidance as increasing genital mycotic infection risk due to their mechanism of promoting urinary glucose excretion
So while we should continue to educate people about healthier lifestyles AND address the bigger picture structural causes of obesity like our food industries, its clear that we also need all the additional help we can get
Understanding these side effects is crucial for making an informed decision about which form to use