Pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and rare thyroid tumors are listed in boxed warnings
That said, if your BMI is between 27 and 30 and youre facing health problems because of your weight, you might still be eligible
(Previously, Ozempic was being used for weight loss but had only been approved for diabetes.) In the years following approval, a growing number of household names from Oprah to Elon Musk spoke publicly about their positive experiences using GLP-1s for weight loss
If you dont struggle with hunger or blood sugar while on semaglutide, eating as little as twice per day has had positive results in some studies, but its important to note that research is conflicting and its best to listen to your doctor
Who may prefer injections In practice, injections often suit people who want a simpler weekly routine, have trouble remembering daily tablets, or want the more established weight-loss effect of injectable semaglutide [3]