In STEP 4, participants who were switched to placebo after five months of semaglutide regained most of what they'd lost, while those who stayed on it kept losing
The 12mg weekly arm produced a 24.2% mean body weight reduction over 48 weeks, with 26% of participants achieving at least 30% total body weight loss a threshold previously unattained by any pharmacological intervention in a clinical trial setting
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Patients who have undergone gastric banding should be aware of the following signs that may indicate falling B12 levels and warrant prompt blood testing: Neurological symptoms: Tingling, numbness, or 'pins and needles' in the hands or feet Difficulty with balance or coordination Memory problems, difficulty concentrating, or 'brain fog' Mood changes, including low mood or irritability Haematological symptoms: Persistent fatigue or weakness disproportionate to activity levels Breathlessness on mild exertion Pallor or a slightly yellowish tinge to the skin Other indicators: A sore, smooth, or inflamed tongue (glossitis) Mouth ulcers occurring frequently It is important to recognise that some of these symptoms particularly fatigue and low mood are non-specific and may overlap with other post-operative nutritional deficiencies, such as iron or vitamin D deficiency
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