Exercise compounds these changes
Seek urgent medical attention if light-headedness is accompanied by: Severe or persistent hypoglycaemia symptoms including confusion, sweating, tremor, palpitations, or difficulty concentrating Chest pain or palpitations which may indicate cardiovascular complications Severe dehydration signs include reduced urine output, dark urine, extreme thirst, or dry mucous membranes Fainting or loss of consciousness even brief episodes warrant investigation Visual disturbances blurred vision, double vision, or visual field defects Severe headache particularly if sudden onset or unlike previous headaches Difficulty breathing or speaking which may suggest a serious adverse reaction Call 999 immediately for severe chest pain, severe breathlessness, loss of consciousness, or symptoms of stroke
We look at proactive ways to manage it effectively
Medications and devices referenced include: SGLT2 Inhibitors Farxiga, Jardiance, Invokana, Steglatro, dapagliflozin GLP-1 Receptor Agonists / GIPs Mounjaro, Ozempic, Rybelsus, Trulicity, Victoza, liraglutide Anti-Obesity Medications Contrave, Lomaira, phentermine, Qsymia, Saxenda, Wegovy, Zepbound Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) Device brands preferred by each payor Plans include major commercial plans/PBMs in Michigan (Aetna, BCBSM, Express Scripts, HAP, Priority Traditional, Priority Optimized, and United), as well as Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans (Aetna, BCBSM/BCN, HAP, Humana, Priority, United, and Wellcare), and Michigan Medicaid
