Wegovy, a medication that contains the same main ingredient, semaglutide, as Ozempic, is FDA-approved for weight loss
Not a Magic Fix: Semaglutide helps, but its not a standalone solution
One systematic review found that semaglutide protected the blood-brain barrier, which is responsible for stopping toxins, pathogens (substances that cause disease) and other harmful substances from leaking into the brain
These include the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in T2D patients due to the peptides effects on lipid metabolism, inflammatory response, and body composition [10, 11]
Patients should consider utilizing resources like GoodRx or SingleCare to find lower costs or potential discounts that may help alleviate the financial burden of this medication