Starting at the lowest dose and escalating gradually reduces side effects and improves tolerability
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While ketone bodies are physiologic molecules, their high levels reduce the physiological pH of the blood and induce ketoacidosis, leading to increasing metabolic dysfunction
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Another person with IBS-D might happily note that their daily morning diarrhoea calms down thanks to the medications effects, as long as they avoid fatty meals that trigger nausea
This means an expired dose may deliver less than the intended amount of medicine, potentially resulting in: Diminished appetite suppression and reduced weight loss efficacy Inconsistent blood levels of the medicine, disrupting the steady-state pharmacokinetics that Wegovy's once-weekly dosing is designed to achieve While Wegovy may have effects on blood glucose, it's important to note that in the UK, it is licensed specifically for weight management, not for glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes