Key monitoring parameters include: Thyroid function tests : TSH and free T4 levels to confirm adequate thyroid hormone replacement Body weight : Regular weight monitoring is standard when using Mounjaro for diabetes or weight management Blood glucose levels : For patients with type 2 diabetes, monitoring glycaemic control through HbA1c and self-monitoring of blood glucose as recommended in NICE guidance (NG28) Symptoms : Attention to symptoms of either hypothyroidism (fatigue, cold intolerance, constipation) or hyperthyroidism (palpitations, anxiety, tremor), which might indicate suboptimal thyroid hormone levels Precautions for hypothyroid patients taking Mounjaro include maintaining consistent medication timing, particularly for levothyroxine
Role of oral GLP-1RA in the management of people with T2D (Fig
GLP-1 agonists and dipeptidyl-peptidase IV inhibitors
Conclusion Semaglutide and Ozempic are both powerful tools in the fight against type 2 diabetes and obesity
To date, I've lost more than 40% of the dangerous visceral fat around my belly which can put people at risk for all kinds of health issues as we age, like heart disease and cancer
This can help determine the level of intervention and support you require