The right choice depends on your health, preferences, and how your body responds
During your consultation, be prepared to discuss : Your current diabetes control and any home blood glucose monitoring results Previous medication history and responses to different treatments Your breastfeeding intentions and duration goals Any family history of diabetes or metabolic conditions Lifestyle factors including diet, physical activity, and weight changes Your GP may arrange : HbA1c testing to assess overall glycaemic control Referral to a diabetes specialist nurse or consultant endocrinologist Dietitian consultation for medical nutrition therapy Postnatal diabetes review if you had gestational diabetes Remember that uncontrolled diabetes poses significant risks including cardiovascular disease, neuropathy, retinopathy, and nephropathy
The FDA warning On February 20, 2026, six weeks before the Times profile, the FDA sent MEDVi a warning letter for misbranding the compounded drugs generating that revenue
For example, Ozempic carries a boxed warning concerning thyroid cancer risk, making it unsuitable for individuals with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2