The condition is sometimes referred to as an eye stroke because the loss of circulation damages nerve tissue responsible for transmitting visual signals from the eye to the brain
The Wegovy pill, a peptide, must be taken with a sip of water in the morning on an empty stomach, with a 30-minute wait before eating or drinking
Its triple receptor mechanism also offers broader metabolic benefits, including improved liver health and higher resting energy expenditure
It involved almost 18,000 participants with excess weight or obesity and cardiovascular disease who took weekly Wegovy injections for four years while also making lifestyle changes, such as following a reduced-calorie diet and increasing physical activity
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Individual results vary, but these figures represent what is achievable with consistent treatment and appropriate lifestyle support