Ozempic (semaglutide) Review. What are the Ozempic (semaglutide) side effects? Ozempic Review Pros: Strong A1c reduction Significant weight loss Heart benefits( reduced heart attacks) Convenient: Taken once a week. Cons: Gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea and diarrhea Expensive Injectable Potential( not proven) increased risk of rare cancers Potential increased risk of diabetic eye disease […]
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What is A1c? A1c is purely a reflection of average blood sugars. It comes in percentages. For example, 7% A1c corresponds to an average blood sugar of 150. 6% A1c corresponds to 120 average blood sugars. 8% corresponds to 180 average blood sugars. As you may have noticed, every 1% change in A1c reflects a […]
What is Rybelsus (semaglutide)? Benefits, Risks, And Side effects? Rybelsus is an oral semaglutide. The same molecule is used in Ozempic. Patients take Rybelsus( semaglutide) orally daily. It is a GLP-1 hormone analog. GLP-1 is a gastrointestinal hormone we make after eating to make insulin. Rybelsus( oral semaglutide) needs to be taken empty stomach. After […]