What hospitals in Bengaluru have dedicated endocrinology centers?

Leading institutions include Manipal Hospital (Old Airport Road), Apollo Hospitals (Bannerghatta Road), Fortis Hospital, and Aster CMI Hospital (Hebbal).

What titration schedule is standard for Wegovy?

Wegovy follows a 16-to-20 week stepwise titration protocol starting at 0.25 mg weekly, escalating through 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 1.7 mg, up to the 2.4 mg maintenance dose.

Wegovy (Semaglutide 2.4 mg) Clinical & Endocrinology Guide: Bengaluru

Hospital networks, titration science, and clinical guidance for patients across Bengaluru Urban.

1. Pharmacological Profile & STEP-1 Trial Data

Wegovy (Semaglutide 2.4 mg subcutaneous injection) is a selective GLP-1 receptor agonist. In the landmark STEP-1 clinical trial, patients adhering to structured lifestyle modifications achieved an average 14.9% reduction in total body weight over 68 weeks alongside significant improvements in cardiometabolic markers.

2. Tertiary Healthcare & Specialist Centers in Bengaluru

Bengaluru residents can access specialized endocrinologists and comprehensive metabolic evaluation across top hospitals:

Manipal Hospital (Old Airport Road) - Department of Endocrinology
Apollo Hospitals (Bannerghatta Road) - Centre for Diabetes & Endocrinology
Fortis Hospital (Bannerghatta Road / Cunningham Road) - Endocrine Department
Aster CMI Hospital (Hebbal) - Metabolic Disorders & Endocrinology

3. Stepwise Titration Protocol

To mitigate gastrointestinal side effects (nausea, reflux, constipation), Wegovy is titrated in monthly steps:

Month 1: 0.25 mg weekly
Month 2: 0.50 mg weekly
Month 3: 1.00 mg weekly
Month 4: 1.70 mg weekly
Month 5+: 2.40 mg weekly (Full Therapeutic Maintenance Dose)