Key contraindications include: Personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) or multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) : Animal studies show a link to thyroid tumors, so these drugs are avoided to prevent potential risks
Gut health is foundational to overall wellness, influencing immunity, mood, metabolism, and inflammation levels throughout the body
Injection site reactions are common with semaglutide and involve redness, swelling, or pain at the specific spot where the medication was administered
As hyperglycemia is a well-recognized contributor to the pathogenesis of diabetic encephalopathy through promoting oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and insulin resistance, restoring blood glucose to near-normal levels is a critical therapeutic target 24,25