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I, I like to say, you know, cause exercise is my real background and exercise to me is the perfect drug when its dosed appropriately, but you could be someone whos crazy running ultramarathons, you know, and then were going to have a problem
This hormone helps regulate blood sugar levels, promotes feelings of fullness, and supports weight management
In addition, GLP-1 agents have also been shown to have several cardiovascular benefits with blood pressure control, atherosclerosis, heart failure, and cardiovascular disease outcomes
A provider would almost certainly recommend staying at 5mg for at least two more weeks, letting those symptoms resolve fully before introducing the next level
Wegovy is the exact same medication as Ozempic but offered at a higher dose