Fasting insulin and HOMA-IR (a measure of insulin resistance) decreased substantially at all active doses, with the greatest reductions at 8mg and 12mg
Patients taking semaglutide GLP-1 must be closely monitored by their medical provider for any potential side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, or hypoglycemia
August 2021: Ozempic Could Be Linked to Increased Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy Study results examining diabetic retinopathy (DR) in patients taking semaglutide found a higher risk for DR complications in patients with proliferative and non-proliferative DR at baseline. However, researchers acknowledge that worsening DR could be due to rapid drops in blood glucose levels from diabetic medications
Mixing alcohol and certain medications used to treat type 2 diabetes could result in low blood sugar or hypoglycemia, which causes symptoms including drowsiness, slurred speech, and trouble walking
This hormone plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels and appetite
Patients with a personal history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) should discuss this with their specialist before considering GLP-1 medications
