While the dietary principles broadly align with NHS guidance, the supplement component raises important safety considerations for sleeve gastrectomy patients, whose altered anatomy, nutritional needs, and medication regimens demand careful clinical oversight before introducing any new product
The STEP-1 trial, one of the landmark studies for semaglutide 2.4mg, showed that participants lost approximately 9.7% of their lean mass alongside a 19.3% reduction in fat mass
For comparison, the current cost to cover Dupixent, which is commonly used to treat eczema, is about $28m." While NC Medicaid recipients are now able to access GLP-1s, the medications are no longer covered under the State Health Plan for state government employees
The dose can then be increased by 2.5 mg every 4 weeks or more, as tolerated, to a maximum of 15 mg weekly