A doctor will look at the medical history, how the person has handled previous medications, current health conditions, and possible interactions before making a decision
Some practitioners combine semaglutide with vitamin B12 for long-term maintenance
The medication's active ingredient is a modified peptide that mimics the naturally occurring GLP-1 hormone
Recently, there has been a spike in demand for Ozempic, or semaglutide, due to its weight loss benefits, which has led to shortages
The study was led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian, in collaboration with institutions including the University of Texas McGovern Medical School, UCLA, University College Dublin, and the drugs manufacturer, Eli Lilly
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