Hypoglycaemia happens when your blood sugar level drops too low, typically below 4.0 mmol/L
Additionally, GLP-1s should be prescribed and overseen by a physician, whose oversight may be lax when buying medication online
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NICE approved semaglutide (Wegovy) for weight management in specialist NHS weight management services in 2023 (TA875), but availability is limited to patients with: BMI 35 kg/m with at least one weight-related comorbidity, or BMI 30 kg/m with exceptional circumstances Lower BMI thresholds apply for people from some minority ethnic groups (typically 27.5 kg/m) Participation in a specialist weight management programme Treatment limited to a maximum of 2 years Access varies by region due to local integrated care board (ICB) implementation decisions and limited NHS specialist service capacity
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