A: Activates GLP-1 receptors in the pancreas (glucose-dependent insulin secretion), hypothalamus (appetite regulation), and GI tract (delayed gastric emptying)
Mental health treatment may focus on coping strategies and ways to manage your stress
But the symptoms are the same for both
When to seek urgent medical advice : Sudden worsening of joint pain, swelling, or stiffness Signs of infection (fever, malaise, localised warmth) Severe abdominal pain (potential pancreatitis if on GLP-1 therapy) Unexplained persistent nausea or vomiting Any concerning new symptoms after starting any new medication According to NICE Quality Standard 33, if you have suspected persistent synovitis, you should be referred to rheumatology within 3 working days and assessed within 3 weeks
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