There are no injections, no needles, and no fasting windows to manage
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increased risk of kidney, pancreas and gastrointestinal problems Getty Images Demand for weight-loss medications sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy continues to surge, with a recent study reporting one in eight Americans has taken or is currently using the drugs to treat diabetes, heart disease or obesity
With new pill forms of the drug, like Eli Lilly's Foundayo, hitting the market, that number is set to increase
Dairy products like yogurt, milk, and cheese are also "important for calcium and vitamin D, nutrients at particular risk of deficiency during GLP-1 therapy, given reduced overall food intake," she says