Early treatment can cause water retention as your body adjusts to improved glucose control
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Approximately 2030 sec after induction, the patient suddenly began regurgitating a large volume of clear fluid
When to seek immediate medical attention: Severe abdominal pain that doesn't resolve, possibly radiating to the back (potential pancreatitis) Persistent nausea and vomiting preventing adequate fluid intake (dehydration risk) Signs of allergic reaction: difficulty breathing, swelling of face or throat, severe rash Symptoms of thyroid tumors: lump in neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing (rare but serious) Severe hypoglycemia symptoms when used with insulin or sulfonylureas: confusion, seizures, loss of consciousness Changes in vision or eye pain (potential diabetic retinopathy complications, particularly with rapid improvement in blood glucose) Signs of kidney problems: decreased urination, swelling in legs or feet, unusual fatigue Symptoms of gallbladder problems: pain in right or middle upper abdomen, fever, yellowing of skin/eyes These medications carry a boxed warning regarding the risk of thyroid C-cell tumors, based on animal studies
Currently, only 15 million adults are taking any type of GLP-1 to manage diabetes or heart disease, according to the researchers
It typically peaks in the first 48-72 hours after a dose increase and diminishes over the following 1-2 weeks as your body adjusts
