When to seek medical advice : Patients should contact their GP or diabetes specialist nurse if they experience: Severe, persistent vomiting preventing adequate fluid intake (risk of dehydration and acute kidney injury) Severe abdominal pain, particularly if radiating to the back (potential pancreatitisrare but serious) Right upper abdominal pain, fever, or yellowing of skin/eyes (potential gallbladder disease) Sudden vision changes (particularly with semaglutide, which may worsen diabetic retinopathy, especially with rapid HbA1c reduction) [40] [41] Signs of hypoglycaemia when used with insulin or sulphonylureas Allergic reactions (rash, difficulty breathing, facial swelling)call 999 or go to A&E for severe allergic reactions Patients should report suspected side effects via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme (yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk or the Yellow Card app)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Approvals of GLP-1 and GLP1 /GIP RAs 11,22-34 However, these labels are being expanded to include additional indications for patients with a spectrum of other cardiometabolic conditions, such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and obstructive sleep apnea
Your patient stories highlight that GLP one medications help some, harm some and are unnecessary for many
Are there strategies to reduce gastrointestinal issues
Even a protein shake or morning medication could interfere with how much your body actually absorbs
Shopping Tip : Buy fresh or frozen berries, and grab some apples for easy, on-the-go snacks
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