In rare cases, GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic have been linked with eye problems, gallbladder and pancreas problems, blocked intestines, and stomach paralysis (a condition in which your stomach muscles don't contract as they should to help you digest food)
Some patients may require slower titration if they experience persistent nausea or vomiting
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Before diving into GLP-1 vs Ozempic, let us first explore what both of them are and what actions they perform in the body
After sifting through numerous gut hormones, the two researchers concentrated their efforts on glucagon because they knew it had multiple targets