For many individuals, this means reducing frequency from twice or three times weekly to once weekly, or adjusting doses downward while monitoring for any reduction in therapeutic benefits
The difference between the two is that Wegovy contains a higher dosage of semaglutide
Darren McGuire, M.D., M.H.Sc., a Professor in UT Southwesterns Department of Internal Medicine and member of the Division of Cardiology, has played leadership roles in many of the trials over the last 15 years that have tested the cardiovascular safety of drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes
They will also ask about your diet, hydration habits, medical history, and what medications you use
Your promise: Watch your numbers improve within weeks
"So these medications, they're game-changing." But health experts also note that having a high BMI does not mean a person is inherently unhealthy