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That accelerated muscle loss affects metabolic rate, functional strength, bone density, and long-term weight maintenance after stopping the medication
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blood sugar and A1C Ozempic mimics a natural hormone, GLP-1, to improve blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes along with diet and exercise, which may contribute to weight loss of up to 5-6% of body weight on average.* major heart events and kidney disease The FDA has approved Ozempic to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events like stroke or heart attack, in adults with type 2 diabetes and heart disease
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