Ozempic and Wegovy have been plagued by supply shortages
While dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) provides detailed body composition analysis, it may not be readily accessible or covered by insurance in all clinical settings
Eating smaller, more frequent meals rather than large portions can reduce the burden on the digestive system
For most nonpregnant, non-breastfeeding people without specific allergies, adverse events are limited to mild and transient flu-like effects and (for injectables) injection site reactions
It was reduced by semaglutide, which prompted further evaluation of anti-inflammatory properties of semaglutide in an acute in vivo inflammation model
According to the FDA, GLP-1 weight loss medications are indicated for adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater, or for adults with a BMI of 27 or greater who also have at least one weight-related health condition such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol