You should definitely speak with your GP if: You have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or non-diabetic hyperglycaemia (pre-diabetes) and are considering supplements as an alternative or addition to prescribed treatment You are currently taking medications for diabetes, as supplements may interact and alter blood glucose control You are taking any prescribed medications, particularly anticoagulants, immunosuppressants, or medications with narrow therapeutic windows You are experiencing symptoms of poor glucose control, such as excessive thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, or fatigue You are interested in pharmaceutical GLP-1 or GIP receptor agonists for diabetes management or weight loss Seek urgent medical help via NHS 111 or 999 if you experience: Severe dehydration Abdominal pain with vomiting Deep or rapid breathing Confusion or drowsiness These could indicate a serious hyperglycaemic emergency requiring immediate treatment
and EU have updated Depo warning labels
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Most of the time, the types of weight loss that people experience when the scale goes down is a combination of fat mass AND muscle mass
Weight Loss Injections and Cardiovascular Benefits Weight loss injections like semaglutide offer benefits that go beyond the scale, particularly for people with obesity and cardiovascular disease
For example, semaglutides molecular weight is 4,113.53 daltons and tirzepatides molecular weight is 4,813.53 daltons an order of magnitude larger than most small molecule drugs