The standardized prevalence of prediabetes among adults in China is as high as 35.2%, with the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) reaching 12.8% [1]
Last reviewed: May 18, 2026 Last updated: May 18, 2026 Written by: Jay Hastings, CEO of PlexusDx Jay Hastings is the CEO of PlexusDx, a precision health company focused on genetic testing, blood biomarker insights, and personalized wellness recommendations
If the doctor and patient dont think thats the option, you would like to consider an obesity medication to help you just control your feelings of appetite, hunger, and satiation, to make it easier to eat a lower calorie diet, to make it easier to want to get out there in physical activity
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Common side effects include: Gastrointestinal issues: Nausea (15-20%), vomiting (5-9%), diarrhea (8%), stomach pain (6-7%), and constipation (3-7%) Mild discomfort: Headache, dizziness, fatigue, bloating, gas, or heartburn Appetite changes: Some individuals report loss of appetite Most side effects are temporary and improve over time
