A thorough medical history and discussion with your GP or endocrinologist is essential before starting treatment
Dry, Itchy Skin You might notice that your skin feels dry and itchy when you take GLP-1s
Aggressive shaking can shear these chains, destroying the compound and rendering your research useless
You should discuss fatty liver screening with your GP if you have: Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes Obesity (particularly central adiposity) Metabolic syndrome (combination of hypertension, dyslipidaemia, insulin resistance) Persistently abnormal liver function tests A family history of liver disease Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Obstructive sleep apnoea Initial investigations typically include liver function tests, assessment of alcohol intake, and exclusion of other causes of liver disease such as viral hepatitis (hepatitis B and C), haemochromatosis (ferritin and transferrin saturation), autoimmune liver disease, and medication-related liver injury
B12 supports the immune system, it is vital for life, injections are required to keep those of us who cannot absorb B12 from food well and functioning
When to Seek Emergency Medical Attention If you have accidentally taken two semaglutide doses or doubled your usual amount, monitor yourself closely for the next 1224 hours