Tiredness can result from reduced caloric intake due to appetite suppression, rapid weight loss, gastrointestinal symptoms causing dehydration and nutrient deficiencies, or hypoglycaemia when GLP-1 medications are combined with insulin or sulphonylureas
For those who can access their direct meds number or portal support proactively, the overall experience tends to be positive
The effects are more pronounced in older patients, who already experience age-related collagen and elastin depletion
To note, Wegovy (semaglutide) is a higher dose semaglutide formulation which has been approved by the TGA for chronic weight management at a maximum dose of 2.4 mg weekly
These new analyses further reinforce the cardiovascular benefits of semaglutide in a broad range of people with type 2 diabetes. The positive effect of semaglutide on MACE appeared to be consistent across sub-groups of study participants regardless of their kidney function, when compared to those taking a placebo
Inject the medication