There are several alternatives from other injectable GLP-1s to once-daily pills that may be a better fit depending on your health goals, insurance coverage, or how you respond to treatment
Ozempic acts like a hormone that comes from your digestive tract called glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1), [which] helps lower blood sugar and creates a feeling of fullness, explains Kate Ingram , a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and co-owner of The Vitality Dietitians
Side Effect Profile Like all medications, semaglutide can cause side effects, primarily gastrointestinal in nature (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea)
This makes mental math straightforward once you understand the relationship, but it also means dosing errors are doubled if you accidentally use the wrong chart
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Studies consistently show that people consume more calories when eating ultra-processed foods compared to whole foods, even when the macronutrient profiles are identical