In the first few weeks of the launch of the Wegovy pill in the US, there were close to two million prescriptions and one million patients using the pill, said Venkat Kalyan, Novo Nordisk general manager for the Gulf region
GLP-1 refers to a class of medications used to support weight loss, and Ozempic is one of the most well-known medication in this category
The incidence of these effects varies by dose and indicationwith nausea occurring in approximately 20% of patients taking Ozempic (0.5-1 mg) but up to 44% of those taking Wegovy (2.4 mg)
Key Takeaways Protein is the priority 2535 g per meal, 80160 g daily depending on body weight Hydration is non-negotiable 2.53 litres of fluid daily, even without thirst 45 small meals work better than 3 large ones on Ozempics slowed gastric emptying Avoid fried, ultra-processed, fizzy, and alcoholic items these worsen every common side effect Resistance training from week one protects against muscle loss and metabolic slowdown Fibre (2535 g) prevents constipation build up gradually with adequate water The medication does part of the work diet and lifestyle determine the rest References Wilding JPH, et al
