If you are concerned about your weight or metabolic health, the most appropriate first step is to speak with your GP
The STEP trials also showed that weight loss continued throughout most of the treatment period, with most participants still losing weight at 68 weeks
This can result in hypothyroidism, a state where the thyroid does not produce enough hormones
They share some similarities in side effects and injection method, but their intended uses, dose strengths, and NHS access pathways are distinct
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Cardiologists will need to counsel patients through that and acclimate them to giving these drugs by subcutaneous injection. Meanwhile, he adds, future research is needed to address whether semaglutide exerts the same protective effects for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in high-risk individuals with overweight or obesity