But once that settled, something amazing happened
There are significant side effects that we need to be aware of pancreatitis, blindness, increased risk of thyroid cancer, gallbladder attacks, that all need to be monitored. Kainkaryam said the medications require patients to be engaged in a full program with clinicians who know how they work
The MHRA and EMA have reviewed this evidence, and the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) for semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) specifically advises that patients with diabetic retinopathy should be closely monitored during treatment, particularly during periods of rapid glycaemic improvement
For example, probiotics may be helpful for improving gut health, while magnesium could support bowel regularity
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