Obese and overweight teenagers are at higher risk for: Type 2 diabetes High blood pressure Sleep apnea Fatty liver disease For some teens, diet and exercise alone are not enough
Potential trigger foods that may worsen symptoms include: Fatty and fried foods these delay gastric emptying further, compounding the GLP-1 effect Chocolate and mint both can relax the lower oesophageal sphincter Citrus fruits and tomatoes high acidity may irritate an already sensitive oesophagus Spicy foods capsaicin and other compounds can trigger reflux symptoms Carbonated beverages gas production increases gastric pressure Caffeine and alcohol both may worsen reflux through multiple mechanisms Potentially beneficial dietary choices include lean proteins (chicken, fish, turkey), whole grains, non-citrus fruits (bananas, melons, apples), vegetables (excluding tomatoes and onions), and low-fat dairy products
This is entirely different from changing when you inject, such as moving to biweekly dosing, which lacks clinical trial support and may compromise results
Without FDA oversight, quality control standards may vary between compounding pharmacies
GLP-1 and dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists have been extensively studied in clinical trials
The mechanism by which TAM suppresses progenitor proliferation weeks after TAM treatment is unclear
