Compounded semaglutide isnt usually covered by insurance
Urinary changes may occur indirectly through improved blood glucose control reducing hyperglycemia-related excessive urination, increased fluid intake to manage gastrointestinal side effects, or concurrent use of other medications like SGLT2 inhibitors that do affect urination
These medications work very similarly to GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, except that they also mimic a gut hormone called glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP)
When your first vial arrives, take a photo of it
Beyond standard metabolic monitoring (weight, blood pressure, glucose, lipids), providers should regularly assess binge eating frequency, eating disorder cognitions, mood symptoms, and quality of life