Other GLP-1 injectable drugs include Mounjaro, Trulicity, and Saxenda
Subcutaneous injections
If you are experiencing signs of vitamin B12 deficiency, its important to consult with your GP
Ozempic is the injectable peptide GLP-1 medicine with the most FDA-approved uses in type 2 diabetes, with indications to improve blood sugar along with diet and exercise, to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke, or death) in adults who also have known heart disease, and to reduce the risk of worsening kidney disease, kidney failure (end-stage kidney disease), and death due to cardiovascular disease in adults who also have chronic kidney disease.1 Ozempic injection and Ozempic tablets are not approved for use in children.
Acetoacetate and beta-hydroxybutyrate are excreted through the kidneys into urine, while acetone is primarily eliminated through respiration (causing characteristic "fruity" breath)
The most common side effects during initiation are gastrointestinal, including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, which are generally dose-dependent and transient