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In March 2024, the FDA approved Wegovy for reducing cardiovascular risk in adults with existing cardiovascular disease who are also overweight or obese
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that gaunt, instantly aged appearance of patients who lose volume and fat from their faces as a result of the kind of drastic weight loss that Ozempic delivers Sarcopenia Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 Diabetic retinopathy Hypoglycemia Increased heart rate Hair loss Development of eating disorders, especially given that semaglutide is now authorized for use in children Urticaria, a raised or itchy skin rash Infertility, increased risk of miscarriage, low birth weight and incidences of visceral (kidney, liver, heart, blood vessels) and skeletal (sternebra, cranial bones, vertebra, ribs) fetal abnormalities were observed Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis Its worth noting that approximately 39% of semaglutide-induced weight loss is actually muscle loss, not fat loss
Who it may suit Ozempic may be considered for adults with type 2 diabetes who need better blood sugar control, particularly where weight is also part of the picture
Multiple medical experts confirm that there is no evidence to suggest weight loss patches can deliver therapeutic amounts of active ingredients