Myth 2: Creams will fix hanging skin. Topicals can improve texture and hydration, but they cant remove true excess skin
It typically takes about 48 weeks before changes in appetite and weight become apparent, and consistent loss tends to build over months as the medication reaches its optimal effect
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For type 2 diabetes management , NICE guideline NG28 recommends considering GLP-1 receptor agonists when: Triple therapy with metformin and two other oral medications is ineffective, not tolerated or contraindicated The patient has a body mass index (BMI) of 35 kg/m or higher (with lower thresholds for people from certain ethnic backgrounds), or lower BMI with specific clinical circumstances where weight loss would benefit other obesity-related comorbidities Insulin would have significant occupational implications GLP-1 therapy should only be continued beyond six months if there has been a beneficial metabolic response, defined as a reduction in HbA1c of at least 11 mmol/mol (1.0 percentage point) and weight loss of at least 3% of initial body weight
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