Your Kidneys Start Flushing Extra Sodium GLP-1 medication can trigger something called natriuresis, where your kidneys dump more sodium than usual
Kisspeptin-54 Stimulates the Hypothalamic-Pituitary Gonadal Axis in Human Males. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism , 90(12), 6609-6615, 2005
Contact your healthcare provider if diarrhea persists beyond 2-4 weeks at a stable dose, if you experience severe or bloody diarrhea, signs of dehydration (dizziness, decreased urination, extreme thirst), severe abdominal pain, or if symptoms significantly interfere with daily activities or medication adherence
Although Ozempic is available as an injection and as oral tablets, this article focuses on the injection
Key Takeaways The FDA hasnt approved any GLP-1 patches to treat weight loss or diabetes
Only 5% started exercising for the first time while on GLP-1 medication, and 12% are doing so less frequently than before