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A meta-analysis has indeed highlighted that only about 5060% of patients with diabetes adhere to antidiabetic therapy [69], with a significant impact on quality of life and life expectancy
if pancreatitis is suspected, do not take any further doses and seek urgent medical assessment immediately [15] [16] Pain in the upper right abdomen, or yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (jaundice) these may indicate gallbladder disease, a risk associated with rapid weight loss and GLP-1 receptor agonist use [16] [17] Fever accompanying diarrhoea, which may suggest an infective cause requiring separate investigation Significant unintentional weight loss beyond what is expected from the treatment For people with type 2 diabetes: persistent diarrhoea can reduce carbohydrate absorption and increase the risk of hypoglycaemia, particularly if insulin or sulphonylureas are co-prescribed
Both medications must be prescribed within specialist weight management services, typically for a maximum duration of two years, and with regular reviews of effectiveness
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If side effects become severepersistent vomiting, extreme fatigue, or severe abdominal paincontact your healthcare provider immediately