GLP-1 receptor agonists are glucose-dependent, meaning they enhance insulin secretion only when blood sugar is elevated
All three medications require weekly injections and work in similar ways by mimicking naturally occurring hormones known as incretins to reduce appetite and regulate glucose levels in type 2 diabetes sufferers
Bloating is one of the most common side effects experienced by patients taking GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) or tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound)
If adjusting your semaglutide dose doesnt relieve your symptoms, your healthcare provider might end up having you stop semaglutide and switch to a different medication with a lower likelihood of intolerable GI side effects
Weight loss drugs like semaglutide works by mimicking GLP-1, a hormone your body naturally produces to regulate blood sugar, control appetite, and boost metabolism
With the right strategies like staying hydrated, eating enough, and monitoring your doseyou can ease the exhaustion and feel more like yourself again
