Traditionally available only in a doctors office, they are now quite commonly administered in IV med spas in New York, London, Miami, Las Vegas, Los Angeles
As well as type 2 diabetes, Ozempic is FDA-approved to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events like stroke and heart attack in people with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease
The most immediate concern for patients with type 2 diabetes is loss of glycemic control
GLP-1 medications like semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, have become some of the most popular drugs in the world
Patients should understand the difference between expected cold sensitivity and symptoms suggesting thyroid dysfunction, anemia, or other metabolic disorders that require investigation and management