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Avoid high-fat, greasy, and heavily seasoned foods during the first few weeks at each new dose level

How Semaglutide Improves Insulin Resistance Insulin resistance occurs when your cells stop responding effectively to the hormone insulin, forcing your pancreas to work harder and produce more insulin to maintain normal blood sugar levels

PlexusDx providers review your complete medication profile before starting treatment to ensure safety

Your doctor considers semaglutide when lifestyle modifications alone haven't produced sustainable weight loss

Request referral to appropriate specialists if needed Liver assessment : Ensure proper diagnosis through blood tests, FIB-4 calculation, and if indicated, imaging (ultrasound or FibroScan) or ELF testing Specialist review : Hepatology or endocrinology input may be needed to assess suitability Clinical trials : Some patients may be eligible for research studies examining GLP-1 agonists in NAFLD/NASH Patients should be aware that even when prescribed, GLP-1 agonists require ongoing monitoring, lifestyle modification remains essential, and treatment should be reviewed regularly to assess response and tolerability

Do not take Wegovy tablets with coffee, tea, juice, fizzy drinks or milk, as this may affect absorption