kidney disease and semaglutide Ozempic Approval for Reducing FLOWing with the SemagluTIDE —

Personalized guidance on which medication and form may be appropriate for your situation

Compounded semaglutide is not FDA-approved and is not the same as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Rybelsus (the only FDA-approved semaglutide products, manufactured by Novo Nordisk)

High-quality protein sources include lean poultry, fish, eggs, Greek yogurt, legumes, and tofu

Low-cost compounded semaglutide is available, but the formulation, testing, and quality controls vary between providers

Clinical data across multiple GLP-1 trials consistently shows that 25 to 40% of total weight lost comes from lean tissue

It is not used for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis