Shortages might lead to treatment delays, which can hurt patients dealing with time-sensitive conditions like cancer
Other common side effects include: Hypoglycaemia (especially when used with insulin or sulfonylureas) Fatigue and dizziness Headache Injection site reactions (pain, redness, itching) Gallbladder problems including gallstones Serious but rare adverse effects include pancreatitis, diabetic retinopathy complications (particularly in patients with pre-existing retinopathy when glycaemic control improves rapidly), and potential thyroid C-cell tumours (observed in rodent studies, though human relevance remains uncertain)
The medication is usually started at a low dose (0.25 mg weekly for Ozempic, 0.25 mg for Wegovy) and titrated upward every four weeks to minimize gastrointestinal side effects
Abbasinejad, MD , prescribes both options and will personally guide you through this decision, ensuring you select the delivery method that best fits your daily routine for sustainable, long-term success
