In rats, semaglutide and tirzepatide caused thyroid C-cell tumours
Using natural aids like ginger chews or peppermint tea for nausea became my go-to
Cardiovascular protection: Noveltreat is indicated for adults who are overweight or obese with established heart disease, helping reduce the risk of severe cardiovascular events
Ozempic mimics the effects of this naturally occurring digestive hormone and slows the movement of food in the digestive tract, regulates blood sugar, and in the long term, causes weight loss
The obesity trial measured its primary endpoint at 24 weeks and kept following participants to 48 weeks, with average weight still declining at the highest dose by the end (Jastreboff et al., 2023)
It also works in the brain to curb food noise, and in the gut to slow stomach emptying