Some diabetes medications cause weight gain, like sulfonylureas and insulin
"One of my main concerns is that they're long-term adverse events for which we really don't have much data, especially for those who are taking them just for weight loss and not for diabetes." People with diabetes were not included in the study
Reduced Risk of Nutritional Gaps Rapid weight loss can sometimes lead to nutrient deficiencies, especially when meals become smaller or less varied
Involvement of Two Different Pathways in the Motor Effects of Erythromycin on the Gastric Antrum in Humans
[5] [10] It works by mimicking the action of the naturally occurring GLP-1 hormone, which stimulates insulin secretion in response to food intake, suppresses glucagon release, slows gastric emptying, and reduces appetite through central nervous system pathways
Laboratory research record on GLP-1S [PMID: 36689981] PubMed laboratory record discussing GLP-1S in a research context