If you are considering using Ozempic for purposes, including weight loss, talk with your doctor
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Once the diagnosis is confirmed, it is advisable to stop SGLT2i immediately and manage the patient with hydration and insulin therapy, correction of electrolytes with the same protocol followed for DKA
Hormonal changes, such as decreased estrogen levels, may also play a role
However, high emotional eating, mood symptoms, or identity conflicts may moderate treatment response
A small change in lean mass on a scan may be less concerning than a patient who reports: New falls or near-falls Progressive weakness Difficulty getting out of a chair Reduced walking tolerance Inability to perform usual daily activities Persistent dizziness or dehydration Severe appetite loss Inability to consume adequate nutrition Loss of training capacity Rapid, unplanned, or poorly tolerated weight loss These are not simply body-composition issues