Im getting married in May, and Im on a GLP-1 to drop pounds before the wedding, says Nicole Frates, a bride-to-be who began taking the medication during her engagement
They can also cause a rapid rise in blood sugar levels, which can undermine weight loss effects as well as Wegovys beneficial cardiovascular effects
It is also the final train station before progressing to full-blown type 2 diabetes if left unmanaged
For those striving to shed pounds, the quest often leads to supplements or diets promising quick results
People who were given semaglutide for six months saw the number of heavy drinking days reduce to roughly five over the previous 30 days, compared to nine days among those who had the placebo
For those considering GLP-1 medications like Wegovy or Ozempic, insurance can make a big difference