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People often discuss Ozempic (semaglutide) use in terms of weight loss and lowering blood sugar. It makes sense since the injectable semaglutide is prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes and assist with losing excess body mass. The assumption is that Ozempic does something to the digestive tract, but the medication also affects different parts of the brain that control hunger, pleasure, and planning....

Taking Ozempic (semaglutide) doesn’t just affect one organ. The popular diabetes and weight loss injection affects multiple organs that are responsible for regulating blood sugar, digestion, and a person’s hunger and cravings. With that in mind, Ozempic primarily affects these organs: The pancreas The stomach The brain In addition to the above organs, Ozempic can also affect the ...

Minor side effects are common after taking Ozempic, and they tend to only last a few weeks. Some Ozempic side effects are much more serious and can last for months if not longer. Yet Ozempic and similar GLP-1 drugs continue to be popular even with the chance of patients developing serious or long-term side effects. It’s been estimated that 1 in 8 Americans have taken semaglutide or a similar med...

Better known by the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus, semaglutide has surged in popularity in the last few years. Roughly 1 in 8 Americans have taken semaglutide or similar GLP-1 drugs to manage their diabetes or lose weight. The health benefits have been staggering for many people, yet semaglutide patients do experience side effects, especially in the first two to six weeks of taking the...

Ozempic (semaglutide) promotes weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes by mimicking a hormone that affects blood sugar and feelings of hunger/satiety. The popular drug has helped numerous people achieve their health and wellness goals. It’s been estimated that around 12% of people in the United States have taken Ozempic or a similar medication to manage their diabetes or lose weight. Des...

Ozempic and similar drugs have exploded in popularity in recent years. It’s estimated that 12% of people in the United States have tried Ozempic, semaglutide, or other kinds of GLP-1 medications. News reports and social media anecdotes have touted the many benefits of Ozempic, but there have also been questions about the side effects of the medication and long-term effects on health. As it turns...

Ozempic has been hailed as a wonder drug, which may be why people wonder if it’s too good to be true. There are numerous health benefits reported by patients of this GLP-1 diabetes medication, yet there are also news stories about serious medical complications related to semaglutide medications. While Ozempic is not bad for all patients, the popular semaglutide injection could cause life-threate...

Ozempic and similar GLP-1 agonists have soared in popularity in recent years, but some people have been cautious about semaglutide given reports of potential health issues. A number of reports and studies have focused if Ozempic can cause cancer in humans. While some studies have shown links between Ozempic and certain cancers in animals, there is currently no evidence that Ozempic can directly ca...

Studies and clinical trials have found that Ozempic can cause fatigue in roughly 11% of patients. The exact cause or causes of this are unknown, but the use of semaglutide medications can cause changes to hormones and the way your body functions. This may contribute to feelings of fatigue, exhaustion, and drowsiness for some GLP-1 patients. Below, we’ll explore why Ozempic use can cause varyi...