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Most people ask this exact question within hours of their first semaglutide injection, and the answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no
Behavioral and lifestyle alignment Research studies show that semaglutide decreases patients inclination toward fatty, oily, processed, and high-calorie foods by reducing appetite and improving satiety
Acute pancreatitis typically causes severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, whilst chronic pancreatitis may lead to persistent digestive problems and diabetes
This doesn't necessarily mean you need to stop those medications
The skeptical cardiologist, like most physicians, has always assumed that weight loss, whether accomplished by diet/exercise, bariatric surgery, or drugs would benefit obese patients since it results in lower blood pressure, improved cholesterol, and less diabetes but until the SELECT RCT was published we lacked solid evidence that any weight reduction therapy would lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death
