After noticing about half of users stop taking GLP-1s shortly after starting treatment, Al-Aly wanted to understand the consequences of discontinuing GLP-1 medications on cardiovascular health, particularly the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, including heart attack, stroke and death
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Gastrointestinal modulation: The medication slows gastric emptying meaning food stays in the stomach longer leading to prolonged fullness and reduced meal frequency
Blood sugar levels spike: As Ozempic regulates blood sugar levels, discontinuing the medication will result in a rapid change, which could worsen the effects of type 2 diabetes, leading to potentially severe health consequences
The MHRA and the electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) list a broad range of adverse effects that patients and clinicians should monitor carefully