The potential cardiovascular benefits expected from this new therapeutic approach to obtain glycemic control in T2D arises a possibility to change the excessive cardiovascular burden related to this disease in both developed and developing countries worldwide
GLP-1 receptor agonist medications like semaglutide injections, while generally well-tolerated, can cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain in some people
Semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy), along with other GLP-1 medications, works by mimicking a naturally occurring hormone in your body called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)
The active molecule is identical to brand versions
Updated April 18, 2025.
But once use moves from need to want, from clinic to culture, the ground shifts