** If all patients stayed on treatment, an average weight loss of about 17% (16.6%) was achieved by people taking Wegovy pill compared to 2.7% for placebo
Seek immediate emergency care (call 911 or go to the emergency department) if you experience: Severe hypoglycemia symptoms : Confusion, difficulty speaking, loss of consciousness, seizures, or inability to self-treat low blood glucose Persistent vomiting : Inability to keep down fluids for more than 6-8 hours, leading to dehydration risk Signs of severe dehydration : Minimal urination, extreme thirst, rapid heartbeat, severe dizziness, or fainting Chest pain or severe palpitations : Particularly if accompanied by shortness of breath or radiating pain Signs of pancreatitis : Severe, persistent abdominal pain (often radiating to the back), with or without vomiting
PMID: 41839384 Wang J et al
Glucagon raises blood sugar, which would seem problematic for patients with diabetes or metabolic syndrome
This means insulin is released only when blood glucose levels are elevated, reducing the risk of hypoglycaemia compared with some other diabetes medications
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