Doctors will check: Blood sugar levels, usually every few months, to track how well diabetes is controlled Kidney function, especially in people with diabetes or those who may be at risk for dehydration Weight and blood pressure, to monitor progress and overall health Eye exams, especially for people with diabetes, to watch for any changes in vision Signs of pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, or allergic reactions, especially if new symptoms appear People taking other diabetes medicines may need extra monitoring for low blood sugar
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The practical, week-by-week reality of what this peptide does inside the body, when appetite suppression kicks in, when the weight starts dropping, and when the results become undeniable
Efficacy and Safety of Once-Weekly Semaglutide Versus Exenatide ER in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes (SUSTAIN 3): A 56-Week, Open-Label, Randomized Clinical Trial