Choudhury SM, Sarkar R, Karki R, Kanneganti TD
El Benna N, Ouachtou K, Mahroug N, Abdelouafi A, Karkouri M
Yes, Ozempic and insulin can be used together
Important safety considerations include: Risk of acute pancreatitis: urgent medical review needed for severe, persistent abdominal pain (with or without back pain) Gallbladder disorders: seek medical advice for symptoms of gallstones (right upper abdominal pain, nausea) Diabetic retinopathy complications: particularly with semaglutide in those with pre-existing retinopathy Hypoglycaemia: risk is low unless combined with insulin or sulfonylureas, which may require dose adjustment Reports of mood changes and suicidal ideation in patients taking GLP-1 receptor agonists are being monitored by regulatory authorities
P.LinnG.et al (2012)
The early afternoon timing of the second dose is critical for avoiding the sleep disruption that can plague people on this medication