Losing weight too quickly can sometimes lead to "Ozempic face" (loss of facial fat) or sagging skin
Additionally, compared to glimepiride, a commonly used sulfonylurea, exenatide was able to significantly reduce cardiovascular risk factors such as body mass index, blood pressure, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
Traditional strategies focus on creating a calorie deficit through nutrition, activity and daily routines
Harnessing the incretin system beyond glucose control: Potential cardiovascular benefits of GLP-1 receptor agonists in type 2 diabetes
Continuing maintenance therapy helps prevent this by supporting ongoing appetite control and metabolic stability
The clinical implication: treating constipation with anti-nausea strategies (ginger, small meals, etc.) doesn't work because you're targeting the wrong organ