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Rare but serious side effects may include hypersensitivity reactions like rash and wheezing

While studies show that bariatric surgery has a higher success rate for significant and long-term weight loss than GLP-1 medications alone, experts are now exploring how combining the two strategies might further improve a person's long-term weight loss journey

Potential for Hypoglycemia: Although less common when used alone, semaglutide can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) when used with other glucose-lowering medications, such as insulin or sulfonylureas

Building on the preceding mechanistic and clinical evidence, this section focuses on the practical implementation of plant-based nutritional strategies in clinical settings, including patient selection, monitoring procedures, and safety management, with an emphasis on how these interventions can be applied in practice