For example, take liraglutide Monday
It mimics the action of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) hormone, which stimulates insulin secretion, inhibits glucagon release, slows gastric emptying, and reduces appetite, leading to better blood sugar control and weight loss
Concurrently, fibrosis improvement occurred in 59.1%, 53.3%, and 54.2% of patients across the three dose groups compared to 32.8% with placebo
UTI is not listed as a common adverse event in Ozempic's FDA labeling, but patient reports and clinical observations suggest GLP-1 medications may increase risk through dehydration and metabolic changes
Some patients, like 34-year-old California mom Nabeelah Karim, have turned to other options