In recent years, Semaglutide, a medication we once associated primarily with the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes, has been garnering attention for its weight loss potential
The increasing off-label use of GLP-1 RAs for cosmetic weight loss, often via online prescribers, adds to the urgency of evaluating the risks posed by these formulations
In the short term, however, a too rapid reduction in blood sugar (HbA1c value), as is often achieved with Ozempic, can be dangerous
What does the FDA say about GLP-1s
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On a microscopic level, these sharp crystals can physically damage and shred the delicate peptide structures, a process called denaturation