10.2337/db13-1563 Diabetes 117 NelsonD
Focus on making every calorie count by choosing nutrient-rich foods that provide sustained energy
While evidence suggests GLP-1 receptor agonists have protective effects against arterial disease, the evidence specifically examining venous thrombosis risk is more limited, though no safety signals have emerged
On 15 November 2023, a spokesperson for Novo Nordisk, which manufactures semaglutide, told The Pharmaceutical Journal : Novo Nordisk has filed for a label update of Wegovy [semaglutide] in the UK, United States and EU to include an indication of reducing the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, non-fatal heart attack or non-fatal stroke) in people with an initial BMI [body mass index] of 27 kg/m 2 or greater and established cardiovascular disease
It is strongly advisable not to source either of these medicines from unregulated online pharmacies or private compounding services without verified medical supervision
Keep meals small and familiar