Never discontinue semaglutide abruptly without consulting your healthcare provider, as this could affect your diabetes control or weight management progress
Introducing too many new bacteria into a gut that is already under the stress of altered motility can temporarily worsen bloating before it improves
That creates a stacking effect where each meal adds to the distension from the previous one
In general, gas gets produced one of two ways: when you swallow air and when bacteria breaks down the food that you eat
This medication works by mimicking the action of naturally occurring GLP-1, a hormone that regulates blood glucose levels by stimulating insulin secretion, suppressing glucagon release, and slowing gastric emptying
For many patients, these effects diminish over time as the body adapts, though some individuals experience persistent symptoms throughout treatment