When to seek medical advice : Contact your GP or diabetes specialist promptly if you experience: Severe, persistent vomiting or diarrhoea leading to dehydration Severe abdominal pain, particularly if radiating to the back (potential pancreatitis) Signs of hypoglycaemia (if taking insulin or sulphonylureas concurrently) Symptoms of gallbladder problems (pain in the upper right abdomen, fever, yellowing of skin) Any changes in vision (rapid improvement in blood glucose can sometimes worsen diabetic retinopathy) [20] Unexplained persistent nausea beyond the first few weeks If you are planning pregnancy, discuss this with your healthcare provider as GLP-1 RAs are not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding
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This applies to everyone, but especially to semaglutide users whose gastric motility is already altered
2 Steroids can worsen this by raising blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol
European Journal of Nutrition 5 May 2014
Some studies have suggested changes in the metabolism of fatty acids play an important role in the health of the nervous system