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A practical target most people land on is somewhere around 0.7 to 1 gram of protein per pound of goal body weight, front-loaded so the first meal of the day anchors the rest
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The prescribing guidelines for injections and Wegovy tablets are the same, as they all contain GLP-1 medications

the appetite-suppressing effects of GLP-1 agonists require careful consideration Medication absorption : Delayed gastric emptying may theoretically affect the absorption of oral Crohn's disease medications, though clinical significance remains unclear Ongoing monitoring strategies include: Symptom diary : Patients should maintain records distinguishing new gastrointestinal symptoms from their baseline Crohn's pattern Faecal calprotectin testing : When clinically indicated to differentiate inflammatory activity from functional symptoms, in line with NICE DG11 guidance Nutritional surveillance : Regular assessment of weight, body composition, and nutritional markers (albumin, vitamins, minerals) Dose titration : Slower than standard dose escalation may improve gastrointestinal tolerability Collaborative care between gastroenterology and diabetes/obesity services is strongly recommended

At the time, prescribers were warned to only use the drugs for their licensed indication and to avoid initiating GLP-1 RAs for T2DM patients during the shortage