Most importantly, it provides advice and tools to aid clinicians in selecting suitable alternatives to GLP-1 RAs where there is limited availability
Increases in resting heart rate are a recognised class effect of incretin-based therapies and have been reported with GLP-1 receptor agonists more broadly, as reflected in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) for licensed agents such as semaglutide (Wegovy) and liraglutide (Saxenda)
More flexibility, better muscle tone, and reduced stiffness are common results
The truth is, theres no magic number that works for everyone
So, if your usual injection day is Sunday, you have until Friday to take that missed dose
The new pill targets the same pathways as the injection, but contains much higher levels of semaglutide to counteract the reduced absorption of the drug through the gastrointestinal tract