Learning from the Gut
Weight gain while on Ozempic may be influenced by numerous factors outside of the medication itself, including lifestyle habits, dietary changes, and physical activity levels
Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal discomfort
When estrogen is too low or fluctuating (common during perimenopause/menopause), the body can store more fat, especially around the midsection, and insulin sensitivity can decline, which may slow weight loss progress even with GLP-1s
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Its main functions are stimulation of insulin secretion in a glucose dependent manner and contribution to fat metabolism in adipocytes