Anker SD, Butler J, Filippatos G, Ferreira JP, Bocchi E, Bhm M, BrunnerLa Rocca HP, Choi DJ, Chopra V, Chuquiure-Valenzuela E, Giannetti N, Gomez-Mesa JE, Janssens S, Januzzi JL, Gonzalez-Juanatey JR, Merkely B, Nicholls SJ, Perrone SV, Pia IL, Packer M
Similar to the other GLP-1s, there is a version approved for weight loss (Saxenda) and one for treatment of type 2 diabetes (Victoza)
Semaglutide GLP-1s impact on weight loss can vary from individual to individual, and timing can differ, but most users start to see noticeable effects within a few weeks of beginning treatment
Most patients are comfortable with self-injection after the first time
Even when opening a vial, researchers should take steps to minimise exposure to open air, particularly in rooms where humidity is not strictly controlled
Oral white patches Transient white patches are either due to Candida infection or are very occasionally seen in systemic lupus erythematosus