Li J, He K, Ge J, Li C, Jing Z
If youre starting semaglutide, your healthcare provider might adjust the dose of these medications to lower the risk of hypoglycemia
She walked me through everything I should have when I received my package and she went through the portal and how to use it
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Pre-treatment assessment should include: BMI calculation and confirmation of eligibility criteria (BMI 30 kg/m or 27 kg/m with weight-related comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or dyslipidaemia) Medical history review , including thyroid disease, pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and cardiovascular risk factors Current medications , particularly antidiabetic agents that may require dose adjustment Pregnancy status and contraception counselling where relevant (Wegovy should not be used during pregnancy and should be discontinued at least 2 months before planned conception) [12] [13] Baseline investigations : HbA1c (if diabetic or at risk), lipid profile, liver function tests, and thyroid function tests as clinically indicated Discussion of realistic expectations : Wegovy is most effective when combined with lifestyle modifications, not as monotherapy Dosing schedule follows a gradual escalation protocol to minimise gastrointestinal side effects: Weeks 14: 0.25 mg once weekly Weeks 58: 0.5 mg once weekly Weeks 912: 1 mg once weekly Weeks 1316: 1.7 mg once weekly Week 17 onwards: 2.4 mg once weekly (maintenance dose) If patients experience intolerable side effects, the dose escalation may be delayed

'This is going to become an important field in medicine in the coming years,' says Prof Miras