Seek immediate medical attention if you experience: Sudden confusion or inability to recognize familiar people or places Severe headache accompanied by cognitive changes Memory loss following a fall or head injury Confusion associated with chest pain, shortness of breath, or other cardiac symptoms Altered consciousness or difficulty staying awake Signs of stroke (FAST: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911) Blood glucose below 54 mg/dL with mental status changes Very high blood glucose with confusion, excessive thirst, frequent urination, abdominal pain, or fruity breath odor (signs of diabetic ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar state) For non-emergency cognitive concerns, schedule an appointment with your primary care physician or endocrinologist to discuss symptoms in detail
First, hydration is key, said Ali
If frequent eating worsens sleep or bloating, work with a medical dietitian to adjust intervals and food types (especially with slow GI transit)
The medication works by mimicking the GLP-1 hormone, which slows gastric emptying, reduces appetite, and promotes weight loss
Postsynaptic ProSAP/Shank scaffolds in the cross-hair of synaptopathies
