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A lesser-known effect of GLP-1 medications is that they slow gastric emptying, which is part of how they help people feel full longer
Overall, semaglutide therapy results in lean mass loss that constitutes about 39% of total weight reduction, with appendicular skeletal muscle volume declining by 910% over 2 years, effects that are particularly pronounced in older adults and those with baseline sarcopenia
If your hair loss is significant or growth isnt restarting as expected, your doctor may recommend screenings to look for any other underlying causes, like an iron deficiency or a hormone imbalance
In a cardiovascular outcomes trial of liraglutide 1.8 mg, weight loss was sustained over a median trial period of 3.5 years in patients with type 2 diabetes who had either cardiovascular disease or risk factors for cardiovascular disease [60]