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The growing prevalence of diabetes is expected to propel the growth of the semaglutide market going forward

Ozempic (semaglutide) was primarily approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and not specifically for weight loss, although weight loss is often a beneficial side effect for many individuals using Ozempic for diabetes management

Your provider may need to adjust doses of other diabetes medications when initiating or escalating GLP-1 therapy

Two definitions (one more sensitive, the other more specific) were used to identify cases of NAION

Common Reflux Triggers on GLP-1s Very spicy foods chilli-heavy dishes, hot sauce, curry with high capsaicin content Tomato-based sauces pasta sauce, pizza sauce, tomato soup (particularly on an empty stomach) Citrus fruits and juices oranges, grapefruit, orange juice Chocolate relaxes the lower oesophageal sphincter Peppermint including peppermint tea (also relaxes the LES) Carbonated beverages even sugar-free ones increase pressure and reflux Coffee, particularly on an empty stomach combines acid stimulation with LES relaxation Onions and garlic in large quantities some patients report significant reactions What to eat instead: Mild-flavour proteins, cooked vegetables (steamed, roasted), plain yoghurt, oats, bananas, ginger tea (actually helps reduce nausea)

No, IV therapy requires no downtime