Results from a case series identified a potential association between ophthalmic complications and the rapid correction of hyperglycemia, brought on by patients using either semaglutide or tirzepatide. These complications are potentially separate from the toxic effect of the drugs, according to the study published in JAMA Ophthalmology. 1

A woman who lost 64 pounds on a compounded form of the weight loss drug semaglutide, marketed as Wegovy and Ozempic, started a side hustle to afford it.

Wegovy is a GLP-1 agonist containing semaglutide, the same active ingredient as Ozempic. While both medications share this ingredient, they are approved for different purposes. Ozempic is primarily used for managing type 2 diabetes, whereas Wegovy is specifically approved for weight loss.

The latest semaglutide (Ozempic; Novo Nordisk) approval is set to tackle a major need for patients with both type 2 diabetes (T2D) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), addressing their cardiovascular (CV) and kidney disease risks.

Ozempic and other semaglutide medications have skyrocketed in popularity as weight-loss aids, with prescriptions surging by over 300% in the past year alone. Developed as a treatment for managing Type 2 diabetes,

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The Food and Drug Administration has approved Ozempic ® (semaglutide) to reduce the risk of sustained estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) decline, end-stage kidney disease, and cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) and chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Semaglutide, a medication originally designed to treat type 2 diabetes, has recently gained significant attention as a weight loss treatment. It has shown remarkable results in reducing body weight, making it a popular choice for those struggling with obesity or overweight.