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Semaglutide and Diarrhea: Why It Happens and When to Be Concerned
Diarrhea is a common semaglutide side effect — and the same medication can also cause constipation. Here's why both happen, what helps, and the dehydration signs that mean you should be seen.
Dr. Richard Dentico, MD · 7 min read
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Weight Loss · 7 min read
Semaglutide and Constipation: Why It Happens and What Helps
Constipation is one of the most common side effects of semaglutide. Here's the mechanism behind it, what actually helps, and the symptoms that mean you should be seen rather than wait it out.
Weight Loss · 7 min read
Does Semaglutide Cause Hair Loss? What the Evidence Shows
Semaglutide is not thought to attack hair follicles directly. The shedding some people notice is usually telogen effluvium triggered by rapid weight loss, and it is typically temporary.
Weight Loss · 7 min read
What Is Microdosing GLP-1? What It Means and Why Physicians Are Cautious
Microdosing GLP-1 means using doses below the standard prescribed schedule, often unsupervised. Here's what the term means, what the evidence shows, and why dose belongs with a physician.
Weight Loss · 8 min read
How Many Calories Should You Eat on a GLP-1?
How many calories to eat on a GLP-1: most people don't need to cut further because the medication already reduces intake. The bigger risk is under-eating. A physician's guide.
Guides · 9 min read
How to Read Blood Test Results: A Physician's Guide to Understanding Your Labs
How to read blood test results: what reference ranges mean, why the H and L flags aren't a diagnosis, and what the common panels actually measure. A physician's guide to understanding your labs.
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Food Noise: What It Is, What Causes It, and How to Quiet It
Food noise is the persistent, intrusive stream of thoughts about food that feels hard to switch off. A physician's guide to what causes it, how to quiet it naturally, and where GLP-1 options fit.