22nd Dec, 2023
Ozempic, a medication belonging to the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist class, is commonly prescribed for the management of type 2 diabetes. In addition to its primary function of improving glycemic control, Ozempic gained recognition for its significant effects on weight loss. But these drugs are in shortage and can be hard to come by, not to mention expensive. And did you sign on to… Read more »
9th Jul, 2021
The FDA recently approved a new weight-loss drug, called Wegovy, intended for those who are either obese or overweight with at least one weight-related medical condition. And while we enthusiastically welcome any new tools in the fight against devastating obesity and type 2 diabetes, we do have a word of caution about "revolutionary" weight-loss medications. A Reason for Skepticism Wegovy is a "me-too" drug and… Read more »