Adequate hydration and nutrition are essential, as rapid weight loss and reduced caloric intake may compromise skin health
Providers must be prepared to have nuanced discussions about when to stop escalating the dose, or even when to reduce it to a maintenance level, to prevent malnutrition and excessive lean muscle loss
As a simplified guideline, avoid foods that are overly rich or too high in fats to avoid stomach upset and potential nausea
When Ozempic (Semaglutide) is taken with insulin and the insulin dose is reduced too quickly, it can lead to high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), which increases the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis
we meet twice just to talk about the different drugs and their pros/cons
139,140,141 Although dual agonists show advantages in efficacy, their safety and tolerability continue to be a focus of ongoing monitoring