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When to contact your GP or diabetes team : Persistent vomiting preventing fluid intake Severe abdominal pain, especially if radiating to the back (possible pancreatitis) Right upper abdominal pain, fever or jaundice (possible gallbladder problems) Signs of dehydration (dark urine, dizziness, reduced urination) Unexplained hypoglycaemia if on combination therapy New or worsening visual symptoms (especially if you have diabetic retinopathy) Allergic reactions (rash, swelling, breathing difficulties) Most patients tolerate GLP-1 medications well once past the initial adjustment period

More is not always better with GLP-1 agonists

The reconstitution process is straightforward but requires attention to detail

Although prior studies using pre-2020 data indicated that primary care physicians and endocrinologists accounted for approximately 90% of GLP-1 RA prescriptions, with cardiologists representing a smaller proportion, 35 it is unknown whether these prescribing patterns have changed with the increased awareness, broader recognition, and expanded indications of GLP-1 RAs beyond diabetes

GLP-1 weight loss medications require evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional

Institutional review board or independent ethics committee approvals were obtained at each centre, all patients provided written informed consent, and the study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki and principles of good clinical practice