Acid reflux is one of the most common "hidden" hurdles on the GLP-1 journey, and as a dietitian, Im here to tell you that you don't have to just "tough it out." Understanding the why behind the burn is the first step to finding relief without compromising your progress
The medication helps the pancreas release insulin when blood glucose levels rise, reduces the amount of sugar released by the liver, and slows down how quickly food leaves the stomach, though some patients may experience constipation or, in rare cases, pancreatitis
[1,4,6] When to involve your clinician Speak to your clinician promptly if: you cannot escalate because nausea or vomiting is persistent
3.2.8 Prurigo pigmentosa Prurigo pigmentosa (PP) is a rare skin rash characterized by pruritic, erythematous papules and vesicles with a reticulated presentation on the back, chest and neck ( A proposed pathophysiological mechanism for the possible link between ketosis and PP is based on the passage of ketone bodies from the bloodstream into the perivascular space and induction of cytotoxicity and inflammation