Potential long-term risks include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, lean muscle mass loss, and early worsening of diabetic retinopathy with rapid glycaemic improvement
GLP-1 receptor agonists mimic this hormone
This can lead to bloating, pressure, or frequent belching , even when meals are small and digestion is otherwise normal. When gas is less likely on GLP-1 medications (misconceptions and nuance) Gas and bloating are less likely when: Meals are lower in fermentable carbohydrates Portion sizes are smaller and evenly spaced Eating is slower , with thorough chewing Carbonated beverages are limited The body has adapted over time on a stable dose Individual gas-trigger foods are identified, What foods worsen gas, bloating, and sulfur burps on GLP-1 medications
This retrospective cohort study included 7,938 adult patients with obesity or overweight in Ohio and Florida
Our clinicians can help review your medical history, baseline labs, medication eligibility, insurance pathway, side-effect concerns, and long-term maintenance plan
These could point to an underlying gut issue called small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)