Ordinarily, in someone who has not lost weight on Ozempic-type drugs, if theres a complication [related to healing] after surgery, we see it as early as week two, and we tend to see good healing between weeks four and six. But for GLP-1 patients, incisions will sometimes reopen in spots
Medications have risks
By controlling blood sugar levels more effectively, semaglutide reduces the risk of complications from high blood sugar, such as damage to the kidneys, nerves, and eyes
It is injected subcutaneously (into the skin) in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm and injection sites are rotated
Around 9% of people experience diarrhea while on Ozempic, according to controlled trials in people with Type 2 diabetes
These programs dont help uninsured patients but are game-changers for those with commercial insurance that denies coverage