Compared with SGLT2 inhibitors (such as dapagliflozin or empagliflozin), both classes offer cardiovascular benefits, low hypoglycaemia risk, and weight loss
Long-Term Financial Commitment It is essential to know that GLP-1 treatment usually lasts a long time: Weight loss happens slowly, often over several months Many people need to keep taking the medicine to keep the weight off If you stop the treatment, weight often comes back, so planning is important When you talk with your doctor, ask how long you might need to take the medicine and if the cost will be manageable for you
A provider who runs comprehensive bloodwork, including thyroid panel, cortisol, insulin, and HbA1c, can identify whether a treatable condition is sabotaging your results
Many people will feel hungry sooner after meals and will think about food more often
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