This is how Rybelsus increases the risk of pulmonary aspiration (food entering the airway) during sedation and surgical procedures
In some cases, individuals may find they are not losing weight on semaglutide, or that their results are insignificant
Older adults can use GLP-1s, but they require more careful monitoring, especially for: Dehydration risk from nausea/vomiting/diarrhoea (which can affect the kidneys) Frailty or low muscle mass (rapid weight loss without resistance training can worsen sarcopenia) Polypharmacy and appetite changes (risk of under-eating protein) Age alone isnt an automatic no, but the plan should be more medically supervised
Avoid injecting right before important events or busy workdays, especially during dose escalation weeks when side effects are stronger
Regional Analysis Both compounds showed preferential effects on certain body regions
But it can also lead to loss of lean muscle if not managed carefully