Applicable Procedure Codes: C9399, J3590
Future research will determine whether GLP-1 drugs can become a mainstay in treating neurological and psychiatric conditions alongside traditional therapies
Biomarkers for endothelial function, insulin sensitivity, intracellular signaling, maintaining DNA integrity , inflammation, metabolic flexibility, mitophagy (recycling old and damaged mitochondria) and cellular senescence (also called "zombie cells" as these cells have lost proper function, harm nearby cells and do not die off) are all favorably affected

Things that frequently drive weight gain, and that GLP-1s alone will not fix: Untreated depression or anxiety that drives emotional eating and disrupted sleep Perimenopausal hormone shifts that change body composition and insulin sensitivity ADHD-related dysregulated eating patterns (binge eating, time-blindness around meals, impulsive food decisions) Untreated thyroid dysfunction Insulin resistance, PCOS, or sleep apnea that interact with metabolism Medication side effects from antidepressants, antipsychotics, or other prescriptions This is where being a dual-board-certified Family and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner changes the conversation
Financial concerns are understandable, but dosing decisions should remain clinically guided
No, hot flushes are not listed as an adverse effect in the official Ozempic Summary of Product Characteristics approved by the MHRA, though some patients have reported experiencing them during treatment