can semaglutide cause irregular heartbeat Does Increase Heart Rate & You Still Use It Safely? SELECT Trial

This phenomenon, known as early worsening of diabetic retinopathy, has been documented with various diabetes treatments and is not unique to GLP-1 receptor agonists

Targeting autophagy in obesity: from pathophysiology to management

Together, these effects help improve blood sugar control and reduce calorie intake, which can lead to weight loss over time

(PubMed) Melenovsky V, Hlavata K, Sedivy P, et al

They filled a gap when shortages made brand Ozempic hard to find, but they aren't the same category of product

This is a large, carefully designed observational study not a randomised trial so it points to a promising signal rather than a proven benefit