However, its essential to have realistic expectations about the results and understand that they are not permanent
A recent study found that, compared to other weight-loss medications, semaglutide appeared to help the most with weight loss and was linked to a 15% decrease in fractures
In addition to lowering blood sugar, semaglutide has been shown to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular events in people with diabetes
While both will effectively help you lose weight, the injectable version may offer stronger, more noticeable results for some individuals
In my own practice, especially if an older person has risk factors for vitamin B12 deficiency, I consider a vitamin B12 level of 200-400 pg/mL borderline, and I usually order a methylmalonic acid level as a follow-up