Nations Ophthalmologists Respond to European Agencys New Recommendation
Although there is currently no evidence to suggest any adverse side effects from excess vitamin B12 supplementation, there is no need to take excessively high amounts of the vitamin, as the body can only absorb so much anyway
Whilst this effect supports weight loss goals, it can inadvertently lead to inadequate protein intake if individuals feel too full to eat regular meals
At baseline, most patients (97%) were treated with one or more glucose-lowering medications, including metformin (76%), insulin (51%), SGLT-2i (27%), sulfonylurea (29%), and DPP-4i (23%) with CV disease and risk factors managed with lipid-lowering medications (89%), platelet-aggregation inhibitors including aspirin (77%), angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers (79%), and beta blockers (64%)
During these periods, focus on how you feel and on maintaining your protein and exercise habits rather than what the scale shows
A single Wegovy pen typically costs between $540 and $570 without insurance, which breaks down to approximately $400-$529 per month depending on your prescribed dose. For context, Health Canadas Drug Agency estimates annual Wegovy treatment at the list price costs approximately $5,066 per patient per year (roughly $420 per month) based on the recommended maintenance dose of 2.4 mg weekly. Current Promotional Pricing: Novo Nordisk offers a Wegovy Savings Program where self-pay patients can reduce costs to $149 per month for the 1.5 mg and 4 mg doses through April 15, 2026 (offer available for eligible patients only)