Ozempic is technically only FDA-approved for treatment in type 2 diabetics, and Wegovy is only FDA-approved for patients with a body mass index (the measure of body fat based on your height and weight) above 30, or 27 if you have weight-related comorbidities like hypertension (high blood pressure) or hyperlipidemia (high levels of fat concentration in the blood), says Dr
Your body naturally produces GLP-1 after you eat
Tapering should always be guided by a physician to prevent withdrawal symptoms or mood relapse, which can otherwise indirectly contribute to weight fluctuations
Its essential to make lasting lifestyle changes, such as eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly, to fully realise the potential of semaglutide
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