DXA cannot distinguish between actual skeletal muscle and the fat that resides within lean tissue compartments
GLP-1 Weight Loss and Muscle Preservation One of the biggest mistakes with GLP-1 weight loss is focusing only on the scale
Clinical trials in patients with chronic wounds and diabetic ulcers have shown meaningful reductions in healing time
What to Expect with Semaglutide Treatment Beginning with the smallest effective dose, your provider will gradually increase it based on your individual needs and how your body responds
Perimenopausal mood symptoms can look like a side effect of the GLP-1, and a real GLP-1 effect can be dismissed as "just perimenopause." If your mood shifts two months in, the cause could be the medication, the hormonal transition, your sleep, your eating, or your underlying condition resurfacing
Key Takeaways Ozempic and other semaglutide medications can cause heartburn and other gastrointestinal side effects