These days, people are talking about a new diabetes tablet that is taken once a week 💊.
This medication works by enhancing the activity of hormones like GLP-1 in the body, allowing them to act for a longer duration ⏳.
Because of this mechanism, taking the tablet once weekly is sufficient 📅. Similar drugs already exist in this class, and these tablets can help reduce HbA1c levels by approximately 0.5% to 1% 📉.
This medicine is especially useful for patients whose blood sugar levels are almost controlled but still slightly elevated (for example, HbA1c around 7–7.5%) ⚖️. If they are already on treatment, adding this tablet may help bring levels down further.
However, if blood sugar levels are very high, taking just this tablet alone will not normalize them completely ⚠️. Also, patients with kidney problems should avoid full dosage and use only a half dose as advised by a doctor 🩺.
👨⚕️ Dr. Padmanabha Varma
MBBS, DNB (Gen. Medicine), DM (Endocrinology)
Consultant Endocrinologist
🏥 Dr. Padmanabha Varma’s Hormone Clinic
📍 Plot No. 177, 2nd Floor, Lahari Estates,
Pragathi Nagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad
📞 9550899143
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