FDA Approval The FDA has approved semaglutide for both diabetes and obesity management
Comorbid conditions, such as diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, or sleep apnea, should be addressed and treated appropriately
You will always need a full medical evaluation to be prescribed Wegovy, as your BMI needs to be documented, you need to have your vitals checked, you need to be placed on a concurrent diet and exercise regimen, and you need to be clear of major contraindications, says Austin Shuxiao, MD, internal medicine physician and founder of PeachIV
Joint pain decreased by 45 points (0-100 scale) compared to a 3.63-point reduction in the placebo group, and disease activity decreased by 1.69 points (0-10 scale) versus 0.05 with placebo [34]