Qi, C., Mao, X., Zhang, Z
In a study of people with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes, Ozempic 2 mg weekly produced an average weight loss of 14.1 pounds over 40 weeks demonstrating effectiveness even in populations that often have more difficulty losing weight
It has multiple effects: it signals the pancreas to produce more insulin and, importantly for weight loss, it acts on the brain to suppress appetite and increase feelings of fullness
Co-occurring symptom clusters emerged, with Cluster 1 encompassing a mix of somatic and psychological symptoms (such as allergies, anxiety, and hypertension), Cluster 2 encompassing neuromuscular and metabolic symptoms (such as dehydration, headache, and hypoglycemia), and Cluster 3 focusing on gastrointestinal distress