Its a dangerous thing to do - to take a drug that hasnt been fully tested and to inject it into yourself - its not known if its safe because it has not been rigorously tested in the way that a commercial drug would be, Professor Olver said
It's important to note that whilst Ozempic is licensed specifically for type 2 diabetes, a higher-dose formulation of semaglutide (Wegovy) has been approved by the MHRA for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with weight-related comorbidities
Regular check-ins with your provider, routine lab work, and close monitoring are crucial to ensuring any side effects are being diagnosed and treated efficiently
Impact of socioeconomic position on initiation of SGLT-2 inhibitors or GLP-1 receptor agonists in patients with type 2 diabetes a Danish nationwide observational study
If your plan does not cover Saxenda, there are ways to save on this medicine, such as with a free SingleCare discount
Ozempic is a powerful diabetes management drug, and its side effects can be quite severe for some users
