Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments, which typically include assessment of weight loss velocity, glycaemic control, and adverse effects
Physical Activity : While counterintuitive, regular moderate exercise often improves energy levels
However, long-term semaglutide therapy is anticipated to reduce DR risk by improving glycemic control, addressing a broader range of systemic risk factors compared with insulin, and offering direct neurovascular protection in the retina
These drugs work by mimicking the action of the hormone GLP-1, which stimulates insulin secretion, suppresses glucagon secretion, and slows gastric (stomach and intestine) emptying
However, patients taking them alongside other diabetes medications (particularly insulin or sulphonylureas) have an increased risk of hypoglycaemic episodes, which commonly present with fatigue, weakness, and confusion