GLP-1 medications help the body regulate blood sugar and slow gastric emptying
Currently approved GLP-1 receptor agonists in the United States include semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus), dulaglutide (Trulicity), liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), and exenatide (Bydureon BCise)
15 Semaglutide Case Study: Novo Nordisks Multi-Layered Defense Novo Nordisks management of the semaglutide moleculemarketed as Ozempic for T2DM, Wegovy for obesity, and Rybelsus for oral T2DMrepresents a masterclass in lifecycle management
Avoid Sugary Mixers While the medication helps regulate blood sugar, sugary cocktails (like margaritas or daiquiris) can cause a spike followed by a crash
Read the product monograph published for the country where you are actually being treated, and discuss it with your prescriber
While most of the restaurant industry has not seen much of an impact on sales yet, consumers taking drugs like Ozempic will want to limit foods high in saturated fat, processed foods, added sweeteners, and high sodium items, as well as alcohol consumption