Ethical Aspects of Prolonged Treatment Ethical considerations focus on making prescriptions simpler
NHS guidance emphasises discussing any significant dietary changes with your GP or diabetes specialist nurse before starting intermittent fasting whilst on Rybelsus, with regular monitoring and individualised care essential for safety
Ongoing Monitoring Responsibilities and Practice Capacity GLP-1 prescribing does not end at the initial prescription
This new indication adds to the prescribing label for Wegovy, a prescription-only medicine previously approved for adults and children aged 12 years and older with obesity, or some adults with overweight who also have weight-related medical problems, to help them lose excess body weight and keep the weight off when used along with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity
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This is encouraging, as gradual body weight regain is a common observation following lifestyle-induced weight loss (97, 113, 114)