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Insulin resistant
Hello, Recently diagnosed with insulin resistant. My endocrinologist suggested to start wegovy or mounjaro once a week . I am confused to take which one as these injections have very bad side effects , as I have have thyroid and arthritis. Please guide me which brand will be better for me for long period of time with my medical condition. Thank you
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Wegovy has less side effects compared to mounjaro . For Reduce Side Effects
Start at lowest dose and titrate slowly
Eat small, protein-rich meals
Avoid oily/spicy food
Stay well hydrated
Do not lie down immediately after meals.
Regular consult your endocrinologist
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How mush is sugar level and weight . These medicines to be taken on high values
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Insulin resistance
Needs Holistic approach
Only injection won’t help
U need to know
Which diet to follow
Exercise regime
These injection are like catalyst to help u loose weight
But long term habit changes are real deal
You can start any of it
But alps focus on lifestyle changes
For more you can always reach out
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For insulin resistance with a history of thyroid disease and arthritis, Wegovy (semaglutide) is generally the better and safer option for long-term use compared to Mounjaro.
It has more long-term safety data, fewer gastrointestinal side effects, and is not known to worsen common thyroid conditions or arthritis.
Mounjaro is stronger but has more side effects and less long-term data, so it is usually considered only if Wegovy is not tolerated or ineffective.
Next Steps
• Start Wegovy at the lowest dose as prescribed
• Increase dose gradually
• Continue regular follow-up with your endocrinologist
Health Tips
• Avoid both medications if there is a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN-2
• Expect mild nausea initially, which usually improves with time
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl do Diet control,
Exercise,
Squats,
Life style modification.
Pl consult for glp agonists.
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Both medicines are having similar side effects more or less. It is important to understand why do you want to start these medicines? It is not as simple with anti obesity medicines as like for diabetes mellitus or thyroid
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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