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Can I take semaglutide injections for weight loss as I am 5'6 and 85KG. What tests do i have to get done before taking the injections?
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At 5'6" and 85kg your BMI is approximately 30, which falls in the Class 1 obesity range and semaglutide can be considered â however, it must be prescribed and monitored by a doctor and should not be self-administered. Before starting, you should get fasting blood sugar and HbA1c, lipid profile, liver function tests, kidney function tests, and thyroid function (TSH) done. Semaglutide is contraindicated if you or a close family member have a history of thyroid cancer or pancreatitis.
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Get the above blood tests done and consult a doctor â ideally an endocrinologist or obesity specialist â for a proper assessment before starting semaglutide. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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Hi, at 5'6" and 85 kg, steady weight loss through diet and exercise is the safest first approach. Semaglutide is usually considered only after that and needs proper evaluation.
Get blood sugar, thyroid, and lipid tests done first.
Feel free to consult for further guidance.
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Before starting semaglutide , get blood sugar, thyroid function tests, serum lipids, done and share results.
Take fat free, low sugar diet, do regular physical exercise. Try losing weight naturally, slowly,. Semaglutide should be 2nd line treatment for weight reduction.
Contact me after 4 weeks.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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