Both drugs are administered through injection and are typically prescribed when diet and exercise alone are not sufficient to control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, or in the case of Wegovy, weight
This provides optimism for greater individualized treatment moving forward
Our program is overseen by double board-certified plastic surgeon, Elizabeth Whitaker, M.D., F.A.C.S., who holds a medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina and is fellowship-trained in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery from Tulane University of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana
Patients should be advised to take bulk-forming laxatives with adequate fluids (at least 200250 ml per dose) to avoid oesophageal or intestinal obstruction, and to separate them from other oral medicines by at least 2 hours
Effect of GLP-1 receptor agonist on gastrointestinal tract motility and residue rates as evaluated by capsule endoscopy
Less common but more serious risks include pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, and, rarely, kidney issues tied to dehydration from vomiting