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On the one hand, we see the rise of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, hailed as a revolutionary aid for those who can afford it. Conversely, the body positivity movement encourages self-acceptance ...

However, because it influences multiple body systems, unintended effects can emerge. Most side effects associated with Ozempic involve the digestive system. Nausea, vomiting, and constipation are ...

Ozempic is like a traffic controller for your body’s sugar highways. It signals the pancreas to release insulin (like opening more lanes to ease traffic), tells the liver to produce less sugar ...

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However, after stopping Ozempic, it could take your body about 5 weeks after your last dose to fully clear the drug from your system. So you could have side effects during this period. And you ...

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Ozempic mimics GLP-1, a naturally occurring hormone in the body released in the gastrointestinal tract in response to eating. When food is consumed, GLP-1 is activated, says Dr. Alexander.