According to the General side effects of semaglutide include: nausea vomiting diarrhea abdominal pain constipation Semaglutide can also lead to complications in some people, including: pancreatitis diabetic retinopathy low blood sugar acute kidney injury hypersensitivity reaction acute gallbladder disease In rodents, semaglutide has been linked to an increased risk of thyroid C-cell tumors
It is licensed in the UK for chronic weight management
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deserves particular attention, as patients with type 2 diabetesespecially those taking metformin concurrentlyare already at increased risk of deficiency
Unlike full-length growth hormone, it appears to function without significantly altering insulin levels or IGF-1 pathways, making it a more specialized tool for metabolic studies
Quarterly tracking Blood work: Comprehensive metabolic panel, lipid panel, HbA1c (if applicable), thyroid function, vitamin levels (B12, D, iron)