Poor metabolic health can lead to diseases like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers
Helpful strategies may include: Eating smaller portions Eating slowly and chewing food thoroughly Stopping as soon as comfortable fullness begins Avoiding heavy, greasy, or very rich meals Drinking fluids regularly throughout the day Following the prescribed dose-escalation schedule Contacting your provider before symptoms become severe The right strategy depends on the symptom
Individuals classified as overweight or obese, typically with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, are the best candidates for semaglutide GLP-1
When initiating OZEMPIC, consider reducing the dose of concomitantly administered insulin secretagogue (such as sulfonylureas) or insulin to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5), Adverse Reactions (6)]
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