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To be eligible, you'll generally need a BMI of 35 or higher, or a lower BMI plus a qualifying condition like heart failure, chronic kidney disease or prediabetes the full eligibility criteria are slightly more restrictive than those for a GLP-1 prescription itself

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It mimics ghrelin and stimulates the pituitary through a separate pathway

Your healthcare team will typically assess: Blood pressure and heart rate at follow-up appointments Glycaemic control (HbA1c) in diabetes patients Weight and body mass index Renal function Diabetic retinopathy (particularly with semaglutide if you have pre-existing retinopathy) Symptoms and tolerability Patients with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions may require more frequent monitoring, particularly during treatment initiation and dose escalation