Contact your GP or diabetes team urgently if you experience persistent hyperglycaemia (consistently above 15 mmol/L), symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis (excessive thirst, frequent urination, fruity breath odour, confusion), or hypoglycaemia (below 4 mmol/L) with symptoms such as trembling, sweating, or confusion
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Many patients find that taking the medication before bed allows them to sleep through the peak period of nausea, which often occurs a few hours after the dose
The long-term utilization patterns will depend on multiple factors including clinical outcomes, safety profile, access, and the emergence of additional treatment options in this therapeutic space
Other weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) are also popular options
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