This article covers the real risks, what the research says about reduced cravings, and practical guidelines for drinking safely on treatment
Weekly injections deliver consistent medication exposure, helping stabilize appetite signals and blood sugar throughout each week
After a two-week run-in period, participants were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the intervention or control condition
Vitamin B 12 deficiency Vitamin B 12 deficiency , also known as cobalamin deficiency , is the medical condition in which the blood and tissues have a lower than normal level of vitamin B 12
Patients should contact their GP or diabetes team if they experience: Severe, persistent abdominal pain (potential pancreatitis) Persistent vomiting leading to dehydration Signs of hypoglycaemia (if taking alongside insulin or sulphonylureas) Severe or persistent constipation or abdominal distension Right upper quadrant pain, fever or jaundice (potential gallbladder problems) Sudden visual changes (especially in those with diabetic retinopathy) Allergic reactions or injection site problems Weight loss typically becomes noticeable within the first few weeks to months, though the rate varies considerably between individuals