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Instead, the treatment follows a structured titration plan, starting at a lower dose and gradually increasing until the maintenance dose is reached

The highest dose of 2.4 mg is associated with the most significant weight loss results in clinical trials

For type 2 diabetes, missing multiple doses also means your blood sugar may climb

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Beyond that point, degradation accelerates, particularly for peptides containing oxidation-sensitive amino acids

Attending all scheduled blood test appointments and sharing results with both your bariatric team and GP supports safe, joined-up care in the long term