If you had no issues with dairy before starting Wegovy and now experience problems with dairy foods, this is more likely related to the medication's effects on digestion rather than true lactose intolerance
No matter the outcome, heres what you need to know about peptides, their functions in the body, and possible concerns
FDA-approved GLP-1 peptides such as semaglutide and tirzepatide bind to the GLP-1 receptor, the same receptor a natural gut hormone uses to reduce hunger, slow digestion, and help regulate blood sugar
Iron deficiency produces similar symptoms through reduced oxygen-carrying capacity in the blood
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Therefore, it is prescribed to patients who have type 2 diabetes and obesity as a blood glucose management therapy, along with being a weight loss medication