It is important to emphasise that Ozempic is not currently licensed for insulin resistance in the absence of type 2 diabetes, nor for prediabetes, despite promising trial data
Timing your dose increase If your 5 mg injections have been on a specific day of the week, keep the same day when you move to 7.5 mg
Because nausea is the most common complaint, having a built-in support for that side effect from the very first injection makes a measurable difference in the patient experience
Because appetite is naturally reduced and individuals feel full faster, the quality of the food consumed becomes exceptionally important
This space can feel like a gray area, says Dr
For patients whove tried a GLP-1 and couldnt tolerate it, or who dont have access to one due to cost or insurance denial, Contrave is often the next logical option on the list, not a last resort