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Before we discuss medications, I want to briefly address why managing hyperglycemia is so critical
For example, some people may feel judged for using GLP-1 medications, or worry that others will see medicated weight loss as the easy way out. Over time, this shame or self-consciousness could affect a persons confidence and mood
However, finding ways to minimise discontinuations remains important, due to the significant benefits these drugs can have on blood glucose, weight and cardiovascular events
(A generic drug is one whose original patents have expired, allowing third parties to manufacture and sell it the semaglutide patents and the others are still very much in force)