Oral semaglutide needs to be taken at the morning with 120 mls water, 30 min before any meal intake in order to ensure adequate absorption
They are a good choice for those who want sustained weight loss
Additionally, these medications slow gastric emptying, which contributes to improved postprandial glucose control and promotes satiety
Although the most commonly reported adverse events were gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, the treatment was well tolerated in the study population [59, 60]
By mimicking the incretin glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) hormone, it enhances insulin production, which in turn regulates blood sugar levels
Highly restrictive diets may lead to deficiencies that make it difficult to heal after surgery