Hundreds of weight loss and diabetes jab users report pancreas problems
by Anna Bawden Health and social affairs corresponden from Science | The Guardian on (#6Y7XH)
UK health officials launch study into side-effects of weight loss drugs after increased reports of acute pancreatitis
Hundreds of people have reported problems with their pancreas linked to taking weight loss and diabetes injections, prompting health officials to launch a study into side-effects.
Some cases of pancreatitis reported to be linked to GLP-1 medicines (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) have been fatal.
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