Its unknown whether the same will be seen in humans, but semaglutide is not recommended for anyone with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
That said, contact a healthcare provider at any time, even before the three-month mark, if you are experiencing intolerable side effects like abdominal pain, chronic diarrhea, constipation, or nausea
If you have commercial or private insurance, the cost of semaglutide treatment can be significantly reduced
Currently, using Ozempic in T1D is off-label use, meaning its being prescribed for a condition it wasnt originally intended for
Your medical team can assess whether symptoms are within the expected range or require intervention, such as dose adjustment, additional medications to manage side effects, or discontinuation of semaglutide if necessary