The overall cost of semaglutide, including clinic visits and other associated expenses, can be substantial, necessitating open communication with healthcare providers regarding financial aspects before beginning treatment
This was the case in our pre-registered primary analysis (where we report a significant group effect across groups of participants with type-2 diabetes, on and off semaglutide, and BMI-matched and -unmatched healthy controls, which numerically show decreasing acceptance bias), and in our exploratory dimensional finding that increasing risk of diabetes is associated with lower acceptance bias across study groups
However, adverse GI effects, particularly nausea, constipation, and dyspepsia, remain notable considerations
They can offer guidance or adjust your dosage if needed
These benefits are due to the weight loss effects of GLP-1s, but the medication may also improve insulin sensitivity directly, too