If youve been struggling while trying to lose weight with PCOS, chances are youve heard of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy
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They can reduce heart-related issues, improve internal health, reduce joint pain, improve mobility, and reduce the risks of obesity-related conditions
It is part of the incretin family of hormones, which are released in response to food intake to aid in digestion and glucose metabolism
Many patients in the SURPASS trials achieved HbA1c below 5.7 percent, which is the threshold for normal glycemia
Liraglutide 3 mg (Saxenda, FDA-approved for weight management), an earlier-generation daily GLP-1 injection, demonstrates similar gastrointestinal side effect patterns with diarrhea reported in approximately 21% of patients according to its FDA label