This is mainly due to the rising prevalence of diabetes and obesity, advancement in drug delivery technologies, and growing focus on preventive healthcare and personalized medicine
Patients will titrate up from a base dose of a GLP-1 RA to an eventual maintenance dose, increasing the dosage after around four weeks at each stop, depending on any adverse effects that may arise
If symptoms escalate to persistent vomiting, signs of dehydration (such as a dry mouth, dizziness, or reduced urine output), severe abdominal pain, or if you notice blood in your stool or vomit, seek immediate medical attention
If you find your current schedule isnt working, dont hesitate to adjust
If semaglutide is not the right fit, they may discuss alternatives such as tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound)
At Boca Medical Care, we understand that managing type 2 diabetes can be challenging