She noted that weight-loss drug Wegovy, which contains the same active ingredient as Ozempic, semaglutide, includes a warning about suicidal thoughts on its label. Sydney Lupkin goes on to describe an NPR analysis of the FDAs adverse event reporting system (FAERS)
They do not rely on willpower
Chen: "Have you heard of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic or Wegovy?" Monica: "Yes, Ive seen them on the news
The flat pricing means no sticker shock after month one, which some patients prefer for budgeting purposes
Given the increasing use of these medications for both diabetes and obesity management, its important to explore what the evidence shows, and what patients under orthopedic care should understand about the risks, benefits, and long-term management strategies
Bariatric surgery: Long-term remission of diabetes and other obesity-related conditions, like dyslipidemia, hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea, has been shown to happen in individuals who receive weight loss surgery