Despite the fact that BMI is outdated at best and harmful at worst, its still used in medical settings to sort people into categories like Healthy :) and Unhealthy, Lazy, and Worthless!!!! as if that number tells the whole story
This represents a major shift in how doctors may approach cardiovascular prevention in people with overweight/obesity and existing heart disease
Ozempic can help lower blood sugar (even if youre taking it for weight loss ), so its important to let your healthcare provider know if you experience any signs or symptoms of low blood sugarsuch as dizziness, weakness, confusion, or rapid heart ratewhile youre taking Ozempic
Switching between GLP-1 medications There are a few reasons why your clinician may suggest switching GLP-1s
Prescriptions for glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), such as liraglutide and semaglutide, are increasing, making it important to understand how well these medications compare in relation to long-term complications