While Basaglar can be prescribed for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes in adults and also in children aged 6+, Ozempic, however, is only approved for type 2 diabetes & isnt an option for people with type 1 diabetes TL;DR Basaglar (insulin glargine) and Ozempic (semaglutide) treat type 2 diabetes through completely different mechanisms Basaglar is a long acting basal insulin injected daily that directly replaces insulin your body lacks while Ozempic is a GLP 1 receptor agonist injected weekly that enhances your bodys natural insulin production Key differences: Ozempic promotes weight loss (10-15%) while Basaglar often causes weight gain Ozempic reduces A1C by 1.4-1.8% vs Basaglars 0.8-1.5%
Amylin drugs mimic the endogenous hormone amylin to slow gastric emptying, reduce appetite and suppress post-meal glucagon release
Injection site reactions: Mild redness, bruising, or swelling at the injection site usually goes away quickly
While semaglutide is effective for weight reduction, excessively rapid loss increases the risk of muscle wasting, gallstone formation, and nutritional deficiencies
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Oral B12 is usually taken daily at 1,000 to 2,000 mcg