The objective of this review is to summarize the mechanism of action of incretin receptor agonists, their effects in the gastrointestinal tract, and implications in clinical practice, particularly in the practice of gastroenterology, endoscopy, and surgery.
For women managing PCOS, navigating perimenopause, carrying cardiovascular risk, or dealing with chronic migraine, or dealing with the metabolic consequences of hormonal change, Wegovy addresses biology that has historically been underdiscussed and undertreated
The bottom line If youre just starting obesity or diabetes treatment with Ozempic, your healthcare provider may recommend you avoid drinking any alcohol
A review of more than 50,000 pregnant women found that use of GLP-1 RAs and other diabetes medications didnt increase the risk of malformations
doi:10.1146/annurev-psych-010418-102936