[17] Sedentary behaviour counteracts Ozempic's metabolic benefits and may explain why some patients do not achieve expected results
Longer treatment periods mean your body becomes more accustomed to reduced stomach motility and altered appetite signals, requiring more time to readjust
Although you drink it, alcohol can actually be quite dehydrating
The study is the largest sample of patients with overweight or obesity treated with semaglutide for more than a year via telehealth
"I think that's a welcome step towards offering, you know, another option for patients who have obstructive sleep apnea." WATCH | Sleep apnea's effects on health: There are signs that losing weight on other GLP-1 drugs could also benefit people with sleep apnea, but that's based on anecdotal observation by clinicians and there isn't research evidence yet to make that claim, Singh said
When the body sheds fat, it can also lose muscle mass if the person is not getting enough protein or exercise