Do not use semaglutide if you or any of your family have ever had a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
If -20C storage is not available, keeping them at 2 to 8C in the refrigerator is acceptable for shorter periods
Carrying fast-acting carbohydrates (glucose tablets, juice) and wearing medical identification are prudent safety measures
Monitor for gastrointestinal symptoms including persistent nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, or abdominal pain
The next frontier is to understand the biology behind the Ozempic effects on the brain. GLP-1 is one of many essential gut hormones that help to control eating behavior, nutritional absorption, digestion, and the overall balance of energy coming into and being used by the body