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This activation of GLP-1 receptors reduces inflammation in the adipose tissue, lowers production of inflammatory cytokines, reduces stress on the endoplasmic reticulum (the structure responsible for assembling and transporting proteins produced in the cell), and restores normal adipose metabolism, which improves insulin sensitivity
About 6% and 9% of women on GLP-1 RAs with and without type 2 diabetes used long-acting reversible contraception methods, compared to 11% overall for Australian women
Following the gradual dose escalation schedule helps minimise these effects
These include severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting with inability to tolerate fluids, visual changes (especially for people with diabetes and existing retinopathy), signs of allergic reaction (rash, difficulty breathing, facial swelling), right upper quadrant pain with fever or jaundice (possible gallbladder disease), or symptoms of thyroid tumors (neck mass, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing)
Blood sugar, liver enzymes, and kidney function are good to monitor over time
Metformin, a commonly used medication in the biguanide class, is typically the first-line treatment for lowering blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
