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Because these medications slow digestion and can cause constipationa known trigger for diverticular flarespatients must prioritize hydration and bowel regularity to minimize risks

The excessive hepatic fat accumulation in the absence of any clear reason like alcohol consumption is unique to NAFLD, making this condition one of the leading causes of death worldwide [7,8]

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semaglutide Semaglutide Drug Names : Ozempic (for T2DM) - injectable Wegovy (for weight management) - injectable Rybelsus (oral) - 1st oral GLP-1 agonist (FDA approved 9/20/19) Drug Category : GLP-1 receptor agonist, hypoglycemic Synthetic peptide analog of GLP-1 Mechanism of Action: Synthetic peptide that is chemically identical to GLP-1, except for three amino acid substitutions and modifications at positions 8, 26 & 34 (Figure 1) that prevent chemical breakdown by DPP-4, and increase binding to albumin