Ozempic ‘microdosing’ is new weight-loss trend

Ozempic ‘microdosing’ is the new weight-loss trend: Should you try it?
A new trend gaining popularity among people trying to lose weight is microdosing the diabetes medication Ozempic. Experts weigh the pros and cons of the practice.
Ozempic: A Diabetes Drug Driving Weight Loss? – What You Need to Know
"Because most people with obesity have elevated insulin levels, they develop insulin resistance, which contributes to weight gain. Semaglutide (or Ozempic) helps lower the levels of this fat-storing hormone, making it easier for the body to burn fat and lose weight," said Dr. Owens.
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Dr. Mehmet Furkan Burak said people who have lost weight and then gained it again can feel guilt or shame and blame themselves for it.
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Danish studies find higher risk of optic nerve damage with Ozempic
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Ozempic ‘microdosing’ is gaining popularity — but is it effective?
A new trend gaining popularity among people trying to lose weight is microdosing the diabetes medication Ozempic.
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