On December 5, 2017, the FDA approved Ozempic (semaglutide) for type 2 diabetes
That's why the weight comes back when the drug stops
Patients who communicate early about side effects are often easier to support than patients who wait until nausea, constipation, fatigue, or poor intake has already disrupted treatment
During US GLP-1 shortages a few years ago, pharmacies were also permitted to produce compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, but the FDA says that exemption ended once supplies recovered in early 2025
When you have an excessive amount of insulin, it forces your body to store fat
Most clinicians restart GLP-1s 24 to 72 hours after uncomplicated surgery once you can tolerate oral intake