Cognitive function may benefit
If youre hoping to use Ozempic or Wegovy, you should make yourself aware of all of the potential side effects to avoid feeling disappointed about Ozempic butt or other similar instances after youve lost weight, Abelovska advises.
Abbreviations ADA: American Diabetes Association BMI: Body mass index CKD: Chronic kidney disease CVOT: Cardiovascular outcomes trial DES: Danish Endocrinology Society DKK: Danish kroner DNS: Danish Nephrology Society DPP-4: Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 eGFR: Estimated glomerular filtration rate ERA: European Renal Association GLP-1: Glucagon-like peptide HbA 1c : Glycated hemoglobin HDL: High-density lipoprotein HICP: Harmonised indices of consumer prices ICER: Incremental cost-effectiveness ratio KDIGO: Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes LDL: Low-density lipoprotein NNT: Number needed to treat Ns-MRA: Non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists QALY: Quality-adjusted life year RAAS: Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system SBP: Systolic blood pressure SGLT-2: Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 SoC: Standard of care T2D: T2D UKPDS OM2: UKPDS Outcomes Model 2 UACR: Urine albuminto-creatinine ratio References International Diabetes Federation (2025) IDF Diabetes Atlas 11th Edition
Or, I took it, I lost a bunch of weight, but I don't want to stay on it. It's not about the weight loss, it's about the maintenance
GLP-1 injections promote weight loss in 3 primary ways: Appetite suppression: By mimicking GLP-1, these medications increase feelings of fullness and reduce hunger so you are satisfied with a lower caloric intake
You can browse the GLP-1 receptor agonists category or the broader non-insulin diabetes medications category to see how this class fits with other diabetes treatment options
