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Patients who lose the most weight on GLP-1s tend to make protein-forward food choices, stay hydrated (GLP-1s slow gastric emptying and dehydrate patients faster than they realize), prioritize sleep (sleep deprivation drives weight regain), and add some form of strength training

Abrupt and strenuous physical exertion could result in muscle strain or microtears

Ozempic and Wegovy are both classified as GLP-1 receptor agonists, which means they mimic a naturally occurring hormone called GLP-1

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Insurance will not cover Ozempic for purposes of weight loss only for treatment of type 2 diabetes