That gap is illustrated by the case of 77yearold Anne Welch of Paris, Ont., whose physician agreed Ozempic could help her lose weight but who does not qualify for coverage because she does not have diabetes
Many patients struggle with excess fat that accumulates in the midsection
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Common examples include warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban (anticoagulants), and aspirin or clopidogrel (antiplatelet drugs)
Gopal Grandhige, MD, FACS, Board-Certified Surgeon Last Reviewed: January 15, 2026 GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Ozempic can cause gastroparesis, a condition where the stomach takes abnormally long to empty its contents