However, each additional compound adds variables
Some require immediate attention: Severe, persistent abdominal pain (could be pancreatitis) Signs of dehydration (dark urine, extreme dizziness, cant keep fluids down) Vision changes Severe allergic reactions (throat swelling, difficulty breathing) Continuous vomiting that prevents eating or taking medication Upper right abdominal pain with yellowing skin (gallbladder issues) Dehydration from GI side effects can cause kidney problems
Ideal candidates typically include adults with type 2 diabetes who have inadequate glycaemic control (HbA1c above individualised target) despite treatment with metformin and/or other oral agents, particularly those with additional cardiovascular or renal risk factors
Today, many people recognize them by brand names like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound
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They are short sequences of amino acids that the body can recognize and process similarly to its own signaling molecules and metabolites (source)