Should I check my blood sugar regularly on Wegovy?
No, you do not need to check your blood sugar regularly if you are taking Wegovy for weight loss without diabetes or other glucose-lowering medications. Wegovy has a low risk of causing low blood sugar in this group due to its glucose-dependent mechanism. Check with your doctor if you have diabetes or take relevant medications, as they may advise monitoring during dose increases.
Key points:
- Wegovy is licensed in the UK for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight plus comorbidities, alongside diet and activity.
- Routine blood sugar checks are not needed for non-diabetics on Wegovy alone.
- Risk of low blood sugar rises if combined with insulin or sulphonylureas.
- People with diabetes may need more frequent monitoring, especially early on.
This text has been fact-checked for accuracy by Sorin Romaniuc, Pharmacist at medino