Ozempic ‘microdosing’ is new weight-loss trend

Ozempic 3.0? This drug causes the greatest weight loss — by far
Researchers from Canada reviewed the results of 26 trials to determine which of the weight loss jabs are the most effective for obese adults who do not have diabetes.
Ozempic ‘microdosing’ is the new weight-loss trend: Should you try it?
A new trend gaining popularity among people trying to lose weight is microdosing the diabetes medication Ozempic. Experts weigh the pros and cons of the practice.
Ozempic: A Diabetes Drug Driving Weight Loss? – What You Need to Know
"Because most people with obesity have elevated insulin levels, they develop insulin resistance, which contributes to weight gain. Semaglutide (or Ozempic) helps lower the levels of this fat-storing hormone, making it easier for the body to burn fat and lose weight," said Dr. Owens.
Ozempic and Wegovy have heart health benefits beyond just weight loss
A study in pigs has shown that the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy directly boosts heart health, in addition to the benefits of losing weight
Should Medicaid Pay for Ozempic and Other Weight-Loss Drugs?
With 13 states offering coverage, it’s already a $3.9 billion cost. Some state officials say reducing obesity will save programs money in the long run.
As demand for weight-loss drugs rises, states grapple with Medicaid coverage
Over her three-decade career, weight management physician Dr. Sarah Ro has seen hundreds of patients. Many of them are on Medicaid and have become yo-yo dieters who, despite their best efforts at changing their eating habits and lifestyles,
‘Face BBLs’ can undo horrid Ozempic side effect — and people are spending thousands: ‘I can look in the mirror now’
I attended my high school reunion and had no anxiety about appearance,” Sarah gushed. “My new problem was graciously ...
What Trump’s Denmark Tariff Threat Means for Ozempic Drugmaker Novo Nordisk
It’s not at all clear what a tariff would mean for Novo, which manufactures its medicines in facilities all over the world, ...
Ozempic and Similar Drugs May Offer Health Benefits Beyond Weight Loss, Including Reduced Alcohol Cravings
Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, all GLP-1 anti-obesity medications, may offer health benefits beyond weight loss. Studies show ...
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‘Ozempic’s biggest night’: GLP-1s back in Hollywood spotlight at Lilly-backed 2025 Golden Globes
Comedian Nikki Glaser, host of the 2025 Golden Globe Awards ceremony, dove right in at the start of her opening monologue: ...
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‘It’s bonkers’ — how Ozempic, Wegovy change lives of those who struggle to lose weight
The medications are so common now, two-thirds of the clinic’s calls for insurance pre-authorizations are for the big three: Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound. “We’ve started having the patient call and ...
Ozempic vs. Wegovy: What’s the Difference?
Ozempic and Wegovy are two popular injectable medications for weight loss and diabetes. But what’s the difference?
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Another Study Links Ozempic to a Rare Eye Condition That Can Cause Vision Loss
A new study finds semaglutide is linked to an increased risk of vision loss associated with a rare eye condition, but cases ...