Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Lifestyle cannot be replaced by Semaglutide, said Nikhil Tandon, Professor and Head of the Department of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), adding that misuse of Semaglutide is increasingly being seen through online pharmacies and wellness clinics in India. He added that long-term use of Semaglutide has been associated with several important adverse effects that require monitoring. “Without a doctor’s guidance, serious gastrointestinal complications have been reported, with hospitalisations in over 60% of severe cases,” he said. Published – April 11, 2026 07:28 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Bhogapuram Airport will act as a growth engine for Vizianagaram district, says Collector Train services regulated due to level crossing work