Injections are often medically necessary for people with Crohns disease, Celiac disease, or those who have undergone bariatric surgery
A nutritious diet and routine exercise are still an important part of getting rid of unwanted pounds
However, liraglutide offers the cardiovascular and metabolic benefits common to all GLP-1 medications, which phentermine does not
Side effects, if they occur, can also vary in intensity and duration
High-glucose exposure impairs endothelial cell function, and while the exact mechanisms remain incompletely understood, recent evidence supports a role for ferroptosis
The effect of GLP-1 receptor agonists on the exocrine pancreas and the risk of acute pancreatitis has remained a cause for concern