GLP-1s, a class of drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and other conditions, have exploded in popularity in recent years due to their demonstrated effectiveness, but are often not covered by insurance, particularly for the treatment of obesity
GLP-1 injections are generally prescribed to individuals who are struggling with obesity or who need to lose weight to manage type 2 diabetes or other weight-related health conditions
Dextrose infusions are administered to provide calories and limit ketosis
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Increased side effects Some studies show that older adults are both more likely to experience Ozempic side effects like nausea and to quit taking Ozempic because of them