if you become pregnant whilst on treatment, stop the medication and seek immediate medical and nutritional review [1] [25] Contact your GP urgently if you experience: Severe, persistent abdominal pain (with or without vomiting) which could indicate pancreatitis Upper-right abdominal pain, fever or jaundice which may suggest gallbladder disease Persistent nausea or vomiting preventing adequate nutrition Signs of dehydration (dark urine, dizziness, reduced urination) Unexplained symptoms such as jaundice, severe fatigue, or mood changes For people with diabetes: hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) symptoms when taking insulin or sulfonylureas alongside GLP-1 therapy Regular monitoring throughout GLP-1 treatment should include periodic assessment of weight, body composition where possible, nutritional intake, and relevant blood markers
Approval typically means the medication is covered according to your plan's benefits
Willow places prescribing authority entirely with licensed clinicians who review intake information outside the Willow platform
Green tea deserves special mention: its catechins (especially EGCG) have been shown to inhibit DPP-IV activity in adipose tissue (view study), potentially preserving GLP-1 levels by slowing its breakdown the same mechanism targeted by DPP-IV inhibitor drugs
Steffens, R
Topical and therapeutic support, including retinoids, stimulates collagen formation by fibroblasts