When to seek medical advice: Persistent or severe nausea and vomiting that prevents adequate fluid or food intake Signs of dehydration (dark urine, dizziness, extreme thirst) Severe abdominal pain, which could indicate pancreatitis (a rare but serious side effect) Symptoms of hypoglycaemia (shakiness, sweating, confusion, rapid heartbeat) Sudden visual changes (retinopathy risk, particularly with rapid HbA1c improvement) Symptoms of gallbladder disease (severe upper abdominal pain, jaundice) Signs of severe allergic reaction (swelling of face/lips/tongue, breathing difficulty) call 999/112 Your healthcare team will typically review your HbA1c about 3 months after starting treatment and after each dose change
What does that really mean
A me-too product can lower the first two types of risk
Novo Nordisk, FDA approves once-weekly Wegovy injection for the treatment of obesity in teens aged 12 years and older (2022)
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