Regular follow-up appointments are an important part of Wegovy treatment, providing opportunities to discuss any concerns and adjust your management plan as needed
Plans may focus on calorie reduction, eating more protein, eating more fresh fruits and vegetables, or consuming less fat or carbohydrates
Stay informed, listen to your body, and don't hesitate to reach out to your healthcare team for guidance
Consider referral to an NHS dietitian if nutritional deficiencies are suspected, especially for patients with complex needs or those with conditions such as renal disease where protein intake requires careful management
That metallothioneins are the main factor contributing to cadmium protection in SLC30A1 -KO cells is also supported by the observation that inactivation of SLC30A1 conferred a weaker protective effect against mercury toxicity, because metallothioneins have a weaker affinity to mercury, potentially due to prior conjugation of mercury to glutathione (Tokumoto et al, 2018)