Long-term safety remains under study
Patients with diabetes should also be aware that rapid improvement in glycemic control with any medication may be associated with temporary worsening of diabetic retinopathy in some cases, highlighting the importance of regular eye examinations per American Diabetes Association guidelines
Risks include low blood sugar, too much growth hormone, and bigger organs
When serum B12 falls in the gray zone, methylmalonic acid testing is recommended to clarify whether a functional deficiency exists
How many people stopped because of side effects In REDEFINE 1, 5.9% of participants stopped CagriSema because of side effects, compared with 8.4% in REDEFINE 2 (the type 2 diabetes trial)
If you have yet to implement these, consider meeting with a Paloma Health nutritionist to explore any food sensitivites, or digestive issues that would be worth addressing through diet first