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Post-authorisation safety studies (PASS) and risk management plans may also be required
Although the risk is relatively rare, the number of people at risk is high because of the number of people who take GLP-1 drugs containing semaglutide
The study determined Type 2 diabetic patients using semaglutide had an 8.9% risk of developing NAION, marking a significant increase to the 1.8% risk recorded in patients using non-semaglutide medications
Samantha Cassetty, M.S., RD, a nutrition expert and founder of Sam's Plate, told Eating Well, "It's crucial to get adequate protein about 1.2 to 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of your ideal body weight per day while taking a GLP-1 [medication]." That's a meaningful amount and hitting it when you're barely hungry requires planning