Though intuitively, people should prefer a pill over an injection, in my experience, patients are willing to take the weekly injection if it provides more robust weight and A1C lowering outcomes, says Tan
Semaglutide injections, whether used for managing type 2 diabetes (under the brand name Ozempic) or for weight loss (marketed as Wegovy), can be quite costly, particularly for those without insurance
Management strategies include starting at the lowest prescribed dose and escalating slowly, taking drops in the morning when the stomach is empty (counterintuitively, an empty stomach often produces less nausea than taking drops after eating), and keeping bland foods available for your first meal after the fasting window
"So, basically, the starchy carbs and the sugary foods, if you eat those, your pancreas has to work harder with these medications, and it pumps out a lot more insulin than usual," she noted
Additionally, the discussion emphasizes the dual cardiovascular and renal benefits from these agents, underscoring their role in reducing albuminuria and preserving renal function
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