It helps that they dont have to come all the way in for an office visit if they are having side effects and need my guidance or help with navigating nausea or other complications. Its important to work with your primary care doctor or an endocrinologist when starting these GLP-1 agonist medications, Dr
Regular check-ins to track results, adjust doses (if applicable), refine lifestyle supports, and celebrate your progress
"Sometimes late at night, you just really want that chocolate chip cookie at 11:30 at night, or at least I do," Altman said.
Also, because Ozempic improves insulin sensitivity and supports weight loss, it may also increase fertility in women who previously struggled with irregular ovulation, particularly those with PCOS
Large randomized trials demonstrate that GLP-1 medications reduce heart attacks and strokes by 2030% in patients with obesity or diabetes over 3+ years