Additional strategies to minimise gastrointestinal side effects include: Eating smaller, more frequent meals rather than large portions Avoiding high-fat, greasy, or spicy foods , which can exacerbate nausea Staying well-hydrated , particularly if experiencing vomiting or diarrhoea Eating slowly and stopping when comfortably satisfied, as Ozempic slows gastric emptying Remaining upright for 3060 minutes after meals to aid digestion Important safety considerations: Monitor for hypoglycaemia if taking Ozempic with insulin or sulfonylureas Be aware of gallbladder disease symptoms (right upper abdominal pain, fever, jaundice) Report any new or worsening visual symptoms promptly, as rapid improvement in blood glucose can worsen diabetic retinopathy in some patients If side effects are severe or persistent, contact your GP or diabetes specialist
In addition, some people may experience allergic reactions to glutathione supplements, such as a rash
From a healthcare system perspective, the availability of oral GLP-1 drugs may also influence prescribing patterns
Symptoms and conditions include: High blood pressure Stroke Heart attack Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) 2
Efficacy of liraglutide for weight loss among patients with type 2 diabetes: the SCALE Diabetes Randomized Clinical Trial
Theres no limit to how long you can take Wegovy, and it's considered safe for long-term use
