Much like other chronic medications for conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, this treatment is usually part of a comprehensive, doctor-supervised weight management program
Weight loss was 6.0% (6.4 kg), 4.7% (5.0 kg), and 2.0% (2.2 kg) with liraglutide 3.0 mg, liraglutide 1.8 mg, and placebo, respectively
Digestive Issues Women with Lipedema already have higher rates of: IBS Constipation Bloating SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) Slow digestion GLP-1s slow gastric emptying even further, which can increase: Constipation Gastroparesis Reflux Nausea If digestive issues are present, they ideally should be addressed before starting GLP-1s
eNOS, endothelial nitric oxide synthase
This is especially true if your blood glucose levels are not being controlled on metformin alone