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Microcytic anaemia occurs when red blood cells are smaller than normal, while megaloblastic anaemia involves abnormally large red blood cells and is more commonly associated with vitamin B12 deficiency

Benefits of incretin mimetics By increasing insulin secretion and inhibiting glucagon release, incretin mimetics have blood glucose-lowering effects which help to reduce your HbA1c They have also been shown in clinical research studies to be beneficial in losing weight, compared with a placebo, when used in combination with diet and exercise Side effects Possible side effects of incretin mimetics include: Diarrhoea Nausea Vomiting Headaches Dizziness Increased sweating Indigestion Constipation Loss of appetite GLP1s in the news Due to the approval of semaglutide in the UK in 2023, there has been a surge in popularity of GLP1 drugs and research on the drug class.

This appetite control helps support long-term, sustainable lifestyle changes