If you have type 2 diabetes and semaglutide was prescribed for blood sugar management rather than weight loss, dosing modifications should be approached with extra caution
The phase 2b SYMMETRY trial, a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, included 181 patients with compensated cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A) due to MASH (78% with histological diagnosis and 22% with cryptogenic cirrhosis attributed to MASH) assigned to receive efruxifermin at doses of 28 or 50 mg, or placebo (1:1:1), for 96 weeks
This study underscores how much more we have to learn about these medications, said Kim Keck, president and CEO of BCBSA
However, if you experience symptoms of hypoglycemia while on semaglutide, it is important to monitor your overall diet and lifestyle, including caffeine intake, and consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice
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Hypertension 81, e41e43 (2024)