Browsing: Ozempic

GLP-1 cycling can negatively impact weight loss efforts by leading to weight yo-yoing.“If the intervals between shots are long enough, this can cause some weight regain,…

Why Are People Microdosing GLP-1 Drugs?There are several potential reasons for taking smaller GLP-1 doses than the amounts that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…

1. How Do Ozempic and Other Popular Weight Loss Drugs Work?Ozempic is a GLP-1 agonist. It mimics the action of one of the body’s hormones, glucagon-like…

If you do decide to give Ozempic or another similar medication a try, be aware that while they may seem like miracle drugs, they are not…

The Risks of Skipping an Ozempic DoseIf you’ve ever been tempted to skip or delay a GLP-1 dose in advance of a special occasion, such as…

The best way to manage these two risks, Garg believes, is to take smaller doses of GLP-1 medications in the first place. Smaller doses and more…

Sean Hashmi, MD, is an experienced nephrologist and obesity medicine specialist based in Southern California. As the regional director for clinical nutrition and weight management at…

The move signals that we’re about to see a lot more GLP-1-centric menus.

It’s important to discuss your health goals with your healthcare team, so you should feel free to ask about trying GLP-1s for Crohn’s disease.“If a person…

For 10 years, I obsessed over finding a ’70s-era corduroy car coat like the one Wynona Ryder wears in the first season of Stranger Things. Not…