Ozempic is a GLP-1 receptor agonist, meaning it mimics your bodys natural glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)a hormone that plays a major role in metabolism
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are a class of medications primarily licensed for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus and, in specific cases, for weight management
Documenting your experience can be valuable for follow-up appointments with your healthcare team
They're trending towards the sustained decline, and that decline starts to rewire metabolic physiology in several ways
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People who take glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), such as Ozempic, may experience constipation