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Disclosures Angela Fitch: Served on advisory boards for Gelesis, SetPoint Health, FoundHealth, and MsMedicine
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Recommended sun safety measures include: Applying broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher and at least 4-star UVA protection to exposed skin, reapplying every two hours and after swimming or sweating Seeking shade during peak UV hours (11am to 3pm in the UK) Wearing protective clothing , including wide-brimmed hats and UV-protective sunglasses Staying well-hydrated, especially important for diabetes management Checking injection sites before sun exposure to ensure they are healed and not inflamed It's particularly important to maintain adequate hydration in hot weather when taking Ozempic, as the gastrointestinal side effects (nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea) can increase the risk of dehydration and potentially acute kidney injury
The nuance lies in secondary outcomes and real-world experience