Ask your doctor about the benefits and risks of using Ozempic long term, including its side effects
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If you experience symptoms of hypoglycaemia (shakiness, sweating, confusion, hunger), take 15-20g of fast-acting carbohydrate (e.g., glucose tablets, fruit juice), recheck after 15 minutes, and follow with a longer-acting carbohydrate if needed
Discuss your travel route with your diabetes care team before any long-distance trip
Notably, while Ozempic was not included in the study due to its FDA approval in late 2017, the findings underscored a notable difference in discontinuation rates between patients prescribed GLP-1 RA Medications and those using other diabetes medication classes