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Carrying certain variants doesn't mean one drug won't workit means your clinician can anticipate your likely response and choose starting doses more strategically

NICE guidance (NG28) recommends: HbA1c monitoring every 36 months until stable, then 6-monthly Renal function tests at least annually (more frequently if pre-existing kidney disease) Weight and BMI tracking to assess treatment response Blood pressure monitoring , as weight loss may allow reduction in antihypertensive medications Appropriate retinopathy screening for patients with diabetes, particularly those with pre-existing retinopathy taking semaglutide Communication with your healthcare team is vital

The consultation includes health history review, physical measurements, discussion of treatment goals, and potentially lab work before a prescription decision

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1 Participants taking semaglutide 2.4 mg had a 20% reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), including cardiovascular death, non-fatal heart attack, and non-fatal stroke, compared to placebo