The NHS offers multidisciplinary support through rheumatology departments to help patients manage symptoms, maintain function, and prevent complications
Semaglutide is a peptide similar to naturally occuring glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1)
"Even as little as 5% to 10% weight loss can have huge health benefits," said Laura Montour, co-director of the Center for Weight Loss and Metabolic Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine
While highly effective, this medication can cause gastrointestinal side effects due to its mechanism of slowing gastric emptying
However, it can come with side effects such as swelling and discomfort post-treatment
When blood glucose rises following a meal, GLP-1 agonists amplify the insulin response, facilitating glucose uptake by peripheral tissues and reducing postprandial hyperglycaemia