When to seek medical advice : Patients should contact their GP or diabetes specialist nurse if they experience: Severe, persistent vomiting preventing adequate fluid intake (risk of dehydration and acute kidney injury) Severe abdominal pain, particularly if radiating to the back (potential pancreatitisrare but serious) Right upper abdominal pain, fever, or yellowing of skin/eyes (potential gallbladder disease) Sudden vision changes (particularly with semaglutide, which may worsen diabetic retinopathy, especially with rapid HbA1c reduction) [40] [41] Signs of hypoglycaemia when used with insulin or sulphonylureas Allergic reactions (rash, difficulty breathing, facial swelling)call 999 or go to A&E for severe allergic reactions Patients should report suspected side effects via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme (yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk or the Yellow Card app)
Everyones body and brain respond to medication in their own way
However, the purpose of treating type 2 diabetes is not merely to lower levels of glycated hemoglobin, but to reduce the risk of the macrovascular and microvascular complications of the disease
Severe abdominal pain: Pain that is intense, persistent, or localized to one area needs assessment
Research shows that growth hormone has anti-insulin effects that can temporarily elevate blood sugar in susceptible individuals
