Operating through a unique mechanism, it targets hunger signals in the brain, reducing the desire for food intake and thereby aiding in weight loss
While these medications don't directly damage eye structures, clinical evidence shows they may worsen diabetic retinopathy in specific circumstancesparticularly when patients with pre-existing retinal disease experience rapid blood sugar improvements
Even on their own, plant proteins are valuable for their fibre, vitamins and minerals they provide, making them an important part of a balanced diet
These include risks related to pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, low blood sugar when combined with certain diabetes medications, kidney problems related to dehydration, and a boxed warning about thyroid C-cell tumors based on animal studies
Here is a detailed breakdown of what evidence-based protocols look like