Semaglutide and Repeated Spine SurgeryThe Potential Downsides of Semaglutide
Semaglutide and Repeated Spine Surgery: Is There a Connection?
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In recent years, Semaglutide, a medication most of us are familiar with, has been a game changer for those who deal with obesity and type 2 diabetes. This innovative agent mimics a hormone that targets areas in the brain and body with GLP-1 receptors. Doing so regulates appetite and food intake by making individuals feel less hungry.
Pretty neat, Right?
It feels like having a help telling our brain:
“Hey, you’re full, so there's no need to eat junk foods and loaded plates!”
With all Semaglutide's benefits, so do sundry potential side effects. As more research around this innovative medication unravels, we learn its possible downsides.
Amongst other side effects, one that recently caught my attention is the possibility that those who take Semaglutide may be at higher risk of subsequent repeated spine surgeries. This topic is buzzing the community right now, and I want to unpack it all for you.
Now, you may wonder, “What does a diabetes…
