What are the side effects of semaglutide in Ozempic or Rybelsus?
Semaglutide is one of the ‘wonder drugs’ that revolutionized the treatment of adults suffering from Type 2 diabetes and then went on to become a popular option for patients looking to lose weight. Semaglutide is one of the treatments for type 2 diabetes known as a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. “Agonist” means that […]
News coming out of November’s Obesity Week
The opening week of November saw a flood of news regarding progress that has been made in the fight against obesity. Some of the discussions concerned social and economic changes that the gathering of specialists in this area is calling for, and many more items dealt with progress that has been made, and is now […]
New research yields a breakthrough for treating obesity
The currently available drug Xenical (generic name: orlistat) can be prescribed for chronic obese patients who are in danger of developing associated diseases like diabetes or cardiovascular complications. Xenical blocks the enzymes that break down fats in your food. Dietary fats must be broken down before they can be absorbed. With Xenical, fewer fats are […]
