Healthcare providers should work closely with patients to weigh the potential risks and benefits of GLP-1 therapy and tailor treatment plans to individual needs and preferences
According to OBRA, the use of antidiabetic medications should include monitoring (e.g., periodic blood glucose) for effectiveness based on desired goals for that individual and to identify complications of treatment such as hypoglycemia or impaired renal function
Every dose is the same 0.10 mL / 10 units
Meanwhile, the resolution of yearslong shortages could portend a major showdown with the compounding pharmacies that helped maintain consistent supply of GLP-1s in the interim, analysts at consulting and technology firm ZS recently pointed out
Compounded semaglutide, which contains the same active ingredient as Ozempic, Wegovy, Wegovy pill, and Rybelsus, is one such option