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Ozempic (subcutaneous semaglutide) is approved for reducing MACE in adults with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease, as well as reducing the risk of sustained kidney function decline, end-stage kidney disease, and cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease
GLP-1 medications closely imitate the bodys natural hormone, GLP-1, known for its critical role in blood sugar regulation
Melanoma (which develops when melanocytes, the cells that produce pigment or skin color, grow out of control) is less common, but more dangerous because it has the highest risk of spreading beyond the skin if not treated early
If dose escalation is not tolerated due to side effects (eg, nausea, vomiting), increases in dose can be delayed by another four weeks