Multidisciplinary Management of Weight Loss As previously discussed, obesity is a chronic, multifactorial disease shaped by the complex interplay of biological, behavioural, psychological, and social determinants
Some patients feel full faster, eat smaller meals, or notice certain foods sit heavier than they used to
Other frequent side effects include: Stomach pain (6-7% of patients) Constipation (3-7% of patients) Serious but rare side effects of Ozempic include inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), changes in vision, and kidney problems
Patients should be aware of the need to have a readily available source of glucose (dextrose, d-glucose) or other carbohydrate to treat hypoglycemic episodes
Never leave semaglutide in a hot car, direct sunlight, or near heat sources like stoves or radiators
Tirzepatide is a novel glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist licensed in the UK for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (as Mounjaro) and, more recently, for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with weight-related comorbidities (as Zepbound)
