IV or Intravenous Therapy is a procedure that administers vitamins and medications through your veins
Efficacy and safety of oral semaglutide monotherapy vs placebo in a predominantly Chinese population with type 2 diabetes (PIONEER 11): a double-blind, phase iiia, randomised trial
This means the drug will remain effective until that date, as long as you follow proper semaglutide vial storage guidelines
GLP-1 medications can significantly delay gastric emptying
Foods to avoid while on GLP-1 While taking GLP-1 medications, its advisable to avoid foods that can cause rapid spikes in blood sugar levels or lower the medications effectiveness, such as: sugary foods and beverages like juices, soda, and alcohol refined carbohydrates like white bread and pasta high-fat foods A study involving 72 participants with obesity revealed that those with high added sugar intake experienced the smallest increase in GLP-1 levels following glucose consumption
For persistent bile acid diarrhoea, your GP may refer you to a gastroenterologist for assessment (potentially including SeHCAT testing) and consider bile acid sequestrants such as colestyramine