Improves blood sugar control For patients with type 2 diabetes, semaglutide may help improve blood sugar control when used as directed by a healthcare provider
Dealing with constipation from Wegovy Constipation is another common Wegovy side effect , especially in the early stages of treatment or after a dose increase
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Tier 1: High cramp-amplification risk (address first) Loop diuretics (furosemide, bumetanide): recheck potassium and magnesium within 2 weeks of GLP-1 initiation Thiazide diuretics (HCTZ, chlorthalidone): consider potassium-sparing alternatives if cramping persists PPIs at doses above standard (e.g., omeprazole 40 mg daily): check serum magnesium, consider step-down Tier 2: Moderate cramp-amplification risk (monitor) Statins: obtain baseline CK if cramps are new
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CAPTURE: a cross-sectional study of the contemporary (2019) prevalence of cardiovascular disease in adults with type 2 diabetes in Brazil