[3] [4] Administered as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection, Wegovy works by mimicking the action of the naturally occurring hormone GLP-1
As a doctor, theres a lot of burden on your shoulders when you are prescribing something with insufficient evidence, but the patients insist on giving it a try. With no formal approvals surrounding their use from regulatory bodies like the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), they are considered off-label treatments
Multi-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid provides hydration across multiple skin depths
A balanced diet comprising of fruits and vegetables including oranges, tomatoes and avocados is important, as these help in the maintenance of glutathione levels in the body
The bariatric team should review the patient's nutritional status , including recent laboratory values for protein markers (albumin), complete blood count, iron studies, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin D, calcium, parathyroid hormone, zinc, copper, and thiamine