Administered weekly via injection, it offers convenience and efficacy
By slowing digestion, they keep you feeling fuller for longer and make it easier to stick to a reduced-calorie diet without constant hunger
Key risk factors include: History of pancreatitis caution is advised in patients with previous pancreatitis Pre-existing gastrointestinal disease particularly severe gastroparesis or severe GORD Gallbladder disease rapid weight loss itself increases gallstone risk Concurrent medications particularly NSAIDs, anticoagulants, or other drugs affecting gastric mucosa Helicobacter pylori infection if present, may increase ulcer risk independently Diabetic gastroparesis in patients with diabetes, pre-existing delayed gastric emptying may be exacerbated It should be noted that animal studies have shown an increased incidence of thyroid C-cell tumours with semaglutide, though the clinical relevance to humans is unknown
For example, if your injection day is Monday and you remember on Thursday, you can still take it
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For others, bariatric surgery may be discussed as an option