The injectable options include Ozempic , used for managing type 2 diabetes, and Wegovy , which focuses on weight management
A: Wegovy is specifically approved for weight loss in people without diabetes who have obesity or overweight with related conditions
Cognitive Restructuring Cognitive restructuring identifies automatic thoughts which can be a negative view of ones self or an unrealistic view of their weight loss expectation
According to clinical trial data for semaglutide: nausea (up to 44% of patients) and diarrhoea (~30%) are the top complaints , followed by vomiting (~24%), constipation, and general stomach discomfort
Yet another 2017 study surveyed 10,987 patients and 851 physicians, finding gastrointestinal issues were the top reasons for discontinuing GLP-1RAs, with many patients reporting symptoms of gastroparesis, such as feeling sick and vomiting