Epic, the giant medical record company, published real world data about the effectiveness of semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) in diabetic and non-diabetic patients cared for by providers who use this medical record
Each pen contains four weekly doses
GLP-1 agonist drugs were originally developed to treat diabetes nearly two decades ago
When to contact your doctor While nausea is a common side effect weight loss medications, certain symptoms warrant immediate medical attention: If you experience severe nausea and vomiting, cannot keep fluids down, show signs of dehydration, experience abdominal pain or have any new or worsening symptoms, contact your doctor and seek medical attention immediately
Emerging research on microdosing GLP-1 agonists for autoimmune conditions suggests potential immunomodulatory effects, though this area remains early in investigation
Avoid side effects: If you have nausea or gastrointestinal issues with a GLP-1, avoid high-fat foods and go with whole-grain toast
