This pattern is consistent with other incretin drugs: metabolic impairments can blunt weight reduction even when glycemic control improves
Ensuring adequate levothyroxine dosing to achieve target thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels is essential
Follow your doctors dosage instructions, typically injected once a week, on the same day each week
You shouldnt take Ozempic, Wegovy, or other GLP-1 medications if you have any of these pre-existing conditions or circumstances: Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) History of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) Type 1 diabetes Severe gastrointestinal disorders (like gastroparesis or severe IBS) Pancreatitis (current or past) Gallbladder disease or history of gallstones Liver or kidney disease that isnt well managed Pregnancy or breastfeeding Medication alone wont fix all your symptoms
Weintraub was one of the SELECT trials principal investigators, and below he breaks down what you need to know about semaglutide and heart disease
Some patients maintain excellent results at 5 mg weekly, while others need 10 mg or 12.5 mg to keep appetite suppressed and prevent weight regain
