"When I start somebody on Ozempic or another form of semaglutide, what I'm really looking for is an improvement to their blood glucose control," says Beatrice Hong, M.D
They stimulate insulin release when blood sugar rises
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She is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and she is also an active member in the fellowship for Anti-Aging Regenerative and Functional Medicine and a member of the American Academy for Anti-Aging Medicine
As of early 2025 data, 11 states covered GLP-1 medications for weight loss under their state employee health plans
Patients can take their SMBG/ continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) level first thing in the morning, look at the titration instructions and give the appropriate dose of basal insulin at one time, adjusting dose by 1-2 U every day until the FPG target of 80-130 mg/dL, or any target deemed safe for the patient, is met