Ozempic reduces the risk of stroke, heart attack, or death from a cardiovascular event for people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease
The sections below cover whether Ozempic triggers flares, how to tell the difference between a side effect and a real problem, practical tips for reducing your risk, and honest answers to the most common questions patients ask
Karla Lester is a pediatrician, certified life and weight coach, and diplomate, American Board of Obesity Medicine
Fat tissue in the body acts as insulation, helping to regulate temperature
Metabolic improvements beyond weight, including blood sugar normalization and reduced inflammation, become measurable in lab work
Other GLP-1 medications prescribed for type 2 diabetes also support weight loss (albeit not as effectively as these two)