BMI thresholds are reduced (usually by 2.5 kg/m 2 ) for people from South Asian, Chinese, other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African or AfricanCaribbean family backgrounds (NICE, 2023)
What exists is published trial data
a) Common Side Effects Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Constipation Stomach discomfort or bloating These side effects are usually mild or moderate and often get better as your body gets used to the medicine
If you have a history of hypoglycemia or are currently using insulin, you must inform your provider before starting semaglutide
(The smaller your frame, the less energy you need to sustain yourself.) So if your diet is the same, and you havent upped your activity, weight loss is bound to stall
In the Phase 2 trial, retatrutide users saw average heart rate increases of around 4 to 6 beats per minute