Symptoms of pancreatitis include severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting
These medications mark a significant advancement in the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes, offering pathways to improved health outcomes through their innovative mechanisms

Saxenda Dosing Saxenda requires daily subcutaneous injection: Titration schedule: Administration: Inject once daily at any time Consistent timing recommended Abdomen, thigh, or upper arm injection sites Rotate sites to prevent irritation Practical burden: 365 injections per year Must remember daily More needle/supply use Higher chance of missed doses Semaglutide Dosing Semaglutide requires weekly subcutaneous injection: Titration schedule (Wegovy doses): Administration: Inject once weekly on the same day each week Any time of day Same injection sites as Saxenda Rotate sites Practical burden: 52 injections per year Weekly reminder easier than daily Less needle/supply use Better adherence typically Dosing Comparison Impact on Adherence Research consistently shows better adherence with weekly versus daily medications: Daily dosing challenges: Easier to forget More disruption to routines Higher cumulative burden Greater chance of inconsistent dosing Weekly dosing advantages: Easier to remember one day Less intrusion on daily life Can establish reliable routine Fewer opportunities to miss doses Better adherence translates to better real-world results

These visits should include medication reconciliation, review of blood glucose logs (for diabetes patients), assessment of adverse effects, and laboratory monitoring as appropriate (A1c, thyroid function tests, INR for anticoagulated patients)
Skipping doses or changing when you take them might make the drug less effective