Specific Concerns Related to Cholesterol Management While semaglutide can help lower cholesterol, there are specific concerns that patients need to be aware of: Hypoglycemia: Though semaglutide itself does not cause low blood sugar, the risk increases if it is taken with other diabetes medications, such as insulin or sulfonylureas
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And with so little definitive data on the long-term health effects of takingor stoppingthis new class of drugs, weight-loss companies suggestion that the drugs can be taken temporarily is worrying, says Ragen Chastain, a researcher, board-certified patient advocate, and author of a newsletter that explores weight science
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