According to British Society of Gastroenterology guidance, gastroparesis should be considered in patients with persistent upper gastrointestinal symptoms, particularly those with diabetes or previous gastric surgery
The guidance highlights strategies to mitigate these risks, including adjusting preoperative diets and using ultrasound to assess stomach contents before surgery
Specific to cardiovascular-related death, ELIXA and SUSTAIN-6 trials showed similar performance relative to the placebo [ HR = 0.98 (95% CI 0.781.22) and HR = 0.98 (95% CI 0.651.48), respectively]
Weekly or biweekly weigh-ins are generally recommended rather than daily measurements, as day-to-day fluctuations due to fluid shifts, dietary sodium intake, and hormonal changes can obscure the underlying trend
Costs That Raise Eyebrows One of the most striking aspects of medications based on Semaglutide is their cost
However, it is important to set realistic expectations