Image Credit: Reshetnikov_art / Shutterstock.com Diabetes management during pregnancy The increased incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and increasing maternal age worldwide have led to higher use of insulin, as well as second-line anti-diabetic medications (ADM) during pregnancy
Although GLP-1R agonists exhibit protective and regulatory effects on blood glucose levels, they have been positively correlated with tumor progression in patients with diabetes [51, 73]
For most, the answer is a cautious "yes," provided you are not in the high-risk group for Medullary Thyroid Cancer
Furthermore, body image issues tend to be heightened during adolescence, making young people psychologically more vulnerable to weight-focused interventions
Ozempic (semaglutide), while FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes, is commonly prescribed off-label for weight management based on supporting clinical evidence
When a new prescription drug enters the market, the question for employers isnt just does it work? Its what does covering it mean for our people, our plan, and our longterm costs? That question became especially relevant in early 2026, when an oral version of Wegovy entered the market with widespread media coverage
