Clinical evidence from the STEP trials provides important insights into what occurs when semaglutide is discontinued after weight loss
Wegovy functions as a GLP-1 agonist, which means it mimics the action of the GLP-1 hormone that is naturally released after eating
CAT also reacts efficiently with hydrogen donors such as methanol, ethanol, formic acid, or phenols with peroxidase activity
Patients navigating that patchwork increasingly face a strange reality: whether a medication costs them a modest copay or more than a thousand dollars a month depends less on their health than on who happens to administer their benefits
9 However, according to the 2018 Clinical Practice Guidelines from Diabetes Canada, it is recommended that DPP-4 inhibitors, GLP-1 receptor agonists, or SGLT2 inhibitors be considered first as hypoglycemia and weight gain are less of an issue with these agents, provided contraindications, accessibility, and affordability are considered
Aim for at least eight glasses of water daily