For men it is recommended to ensure viability of sperm
And TRANSCEND-T2D-1, part of a separate three-trial diabetes-specific program, confirmed -2.0% HbA1c reduction and 16.8% weight loss in 537 type 2 diabetes patients (topline March 2026, published in The Lancet, June 2026)
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A 2025 University of British Columbia study found that women taking semaglutide had more than double the risk of hair loss compared to women on alternative weight loss medication
Key topics to discuss at the pre-procedure assessment include: Confirmation of your bariatric surgery type and date , so the team can tailor the prep protocol appropriately Choice of bowel preparation agent , including whether a lower-volume option is suitable given your gastric capacity and any relevant comorbidities Adapted fluid intake instructions , with a schedule that reflects your reduced gastric capacity Electrolyte monitoring , particularly if you have known nutritional deficiencies, renal impairment, or are taking diuretics Medication and supplement management in the days leading up to the procedure (see section above) Sedation considerations : post-bariatric patients may have an increased prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)
One point of caution that is genuinely unresolved: the published guidance treats fibre as a single undifferentiated category, when soluble non-viscous fibres behave quite differently from bulking ones
