3 weeks on semaglutide and no weight loss months – down a little over 25lbs (10kg)! : r/Semaglutide Told myself I'd give it

September 2023 FDA added ileus warnings

It comes under brand names such as Wegovy (exclusively for weight management) and Ozempic (primarily for type 2 diabetes)

While the label is meant to indicate that a food is high in protein and likely fiber too, "it doesn't speak to the quality of that protein or fiber, nor does it speak to the quantity or quality of the other ingredients in a product." That's not a hypothetical concern, either some products carrying "GLP-1 Friendly" type badges are high in sodium or saturated fat despite checking the boxes for protein and fiber

In this blog, well explore the phenomenon of Ozempic arms, reviewing what causes them, how they can be prevented, and surgical and non-surgical treatment solutions

doi: 10.1007/s00125-024-06126-3

Because GLP-1 medications slow gastric emptying, nutrient delivery into circulation may change