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238 The selection of medications to lower BP in persons with T2D should be guided by individual-specific considerations and may include nontraditional BP-lowering agents such as SGLT2is and GLP-1 RAs, though these drugs alone may be inadequate to control BP
An LMN strengthens the claim, especially for weight management use
Importantly, patients taking Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) should remember that this medication must be taken on an empty stomach with no more than 4 ounces of plain water, and they should wait at least 30 minutes before consuming any food, beverages, or other oral medicationsincluding alcohol
We will be looking at some very interesting data on A1C and weight reduction [during the symposium], said Akshay Jain, MD, FRCPC, FACE, CCD, ECNU, DABIM, DABOM, Clinical Instructor in Medicine at the University of British Columbia, Canada