For patients with MCAS specifically, what piqued my interest in giving this class of medications a try was a case series in The American Journal of the Medical Sciences from mast cell experts, including doctors Afrin, Weinstock and Dempsey
In the trial comparing semaglutide 1 mg and 2 mg, the mean steady state concentrations were 111.1 ng/mL and 222.1 ng/mL, respectively
Liver and biliary blood tests may support evaluation of gallbladder symptoms, but ultrasound or other imaging is often necessary
Together, they influence appetite, fullness, insulin response, and how efficiently your body manages glucose
You can use the same area of your body each week, but be sure to choose a different injection site in that area