These have their own absorption considerations, but some patients find them easier to use consistently
T2DM predisposes patients to diabetic cardiomyopathy and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, which can often result in heart failure through a variety of mechanisms, including myocardial infarction and chronic pressure overload [2]
While semaglutide works incredibly well for some people, explained Amati, who was not involved in the study, its not without its downsides. You should only take it if it has been prescribed to you by a doctor in the context of a multi-disciplinary team that includes psychotherapy, physical activity, and, crucially, dietary advice. She explained why eating a good diet is particularly important: Because semaglutide reduces appetite, unless the individual consumes a healthy, diverse diet, there is a danger they might miss out on important nutrients
The most common vision problem associated with Ozempic and other semaglutides is diabetic retinopathy
However, with waiting lists for tier 3 weight management services extending into months and even years in some parts of the country, providing adequate support to patients for this remains challenging
JAMA Internal Medicine analyzed 18,386 matched pairs in a retrospective EHR cohort and found tirzepatide at 15.3% and semaglutide at 8.3% weight loss at 12 months
