Safe Handling and Disposal Remember to dispose of needles in a sharps container
There are other GLP-1s besides Ozempic approved for type 2 diabetes: Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and Trulicity (dulaglutide)
When older adults dont get enough rest, the body may produce more cortisol, a stress hormone that raises blood sugar and makes weight management harder
There are three main mechanisms relevant to Canadian patients today, plus a group of older drugs that have largely fallen out of use: GLP-1 and related incretin drugs These mimic gut hormones that regulate appetite and blood sugar, reducing hunger and slowing digestion
The combined anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects converge to achieve chondroprotection (Figure 2)
In this article, well explore what semaglutide is , how it works, its FDA-approved uses , available formulations and dosages , and the key safety considerations every patient and healthcare provider should understand before starting treatment