If youre on a GLP-1 medication, have been on one, or are thinking about starting and you also deal with jaw pain, a bad bite, snoring, sleep apnea, or youve got a maxillofacial procedure on the horizon there are some things worth knowing that the Ozempic face headlines have mostly glossed over
James et al ., 2005, "The SCOUT study: risk-benefit profile of sibutramine in overweight high-risk cardiovascular patients"
Insurance coverage expansion Insurance coverage for GLP-1 weight loss medications has expanded significantly
For instance, instead of weekly injections, your schedule might shift to every 10 or 14 days
Many patients get discouraged during the first month because the starting dose may not produce dramatic appetite suppression or weight loss
Nestl is launching a new frozen food brand, targeted towards people taking GLP-1 medications