For those currently using or considering using GLP-1 medications, it can be confusing and frustrating to have multiple studies with differing and sometimes conflicting findings around a potential risk to eye health and vision
Ozempic and Wegovy are brand names for the same medication, semaglutide, and work the same way in your body by mimicking the effects of a natural hormone called glucagon-like peptide -1 (GLP-1)
For example, GLP-1 agonists have demonstrated benefits in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) by improving insulin sensitivity and reducing androgen (male hormone) levels, which can help restore ovulation and menstrual regularity
Studies have demonstrated significant HbA1c reductionoften greater than two percentage pointsalongside substantial weight loss outcomes
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