Semaglutide is administered weekly via a simple injection, and the duration of treatment depends on individual goals and progress
Beyond gut motility, visceral hypersensitivity is also an important aspect of the brain-gut axis in IBS
For weight management , certain GLP-1 formulations (liraglutide 3.0mg [Saxenda] and semaglutide 2.4mg [Wegovy]) are licensed for chronic weight management in adults with: BMI 30 kg/m , or BMI 27 kg/m with at least one weight-related comorbidity (such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or dyslipidaemia) However, NHS access to these medications for weight management is typically restricted to specialist tier 3 or tier 4 weight management services, with specific eligibility criteria defined by NICE technology appraisals (TA494 for liraglutide, TA664 for semaglutide) and local commissioning arrangements
by month 12, many find they need to shave or wax less often
About the Experts Janese Laster, M.D., is board-certified in internal medicine, gastroenterology, obesity medicine, and nutrition at Georgetown University Hospital
