There are certain criteria that patients must meet in order to be prescribed Semaglutide GLP-1 injections
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Rapid weight loss using full meal replacement in combination with medical supervision is safe and healthy
Patients should specifically inform their doctor about diabetes medications (insulin, sulfonylureas, meglitinides), thyroid medications, anticoagulants, oral contraceptives, and any medications requiring precise timing or absorption
Later dose increases build on existing tolerance
But individual results may vary widely depending on diet, lifestyle, adherence, and starting weight