We hear all the time that our patients stopped thinking about food. GLP-1 agonists were really developed initially for the treatment of diabetes, but it became apparent pretty quickly that they can also cause weight loss, he says
By mimicking the GLP-1 hormone, Ozempic can decrease appetite, reduce food intake, and ultimately help manage body weight effectively
However, the small sample-size, the short treatment period, the absence of control groups, the lack of liver biopsy evaluation after treatment are just some of the limitations of these studies
This medication is given by injection into a muscle or under the skin as directed by your doctor
If you notice a chickenpox-like rash on your skin, cover it up until it heals
The first indication was provided by a small, pilot study in patients with diabetes