They are effective for weight loss and type 2 diabetes
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Sugary drinks, creamy coffees and calorie-heavy smoothies can quickly take up a disproportionate share of daily intake without providing lasting satisfaction
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Finally, ignoring persistent injection-site reactions such as ongoing redness, swelling, hardness, or painis a mistake that may indicate infection, allergic reaction, or technique problems
Ultimately, initiating GLP-1 therapy before full thyroid optimization is a clinical judgment call that should weigh the urgency of metabolic control against the risk of confusing the symptoms or destabilizing thyroid function