Valsamakis, G., Konstantakou, P
Please visit Ozempic.com or Wegovy.com for a full list of important safety information for these medications
Expect your OBGYN to review: Your complete medical history and current medications Family history of thyroid conditions, particularly medullary thyroid carcinoma Past weight-loss attempts and what has or has not worked for you Your current eating habits and activity level Any history of eating disorders Lab work typically includes tests for: Fasting blood glucose and HbA1c: To assess how your body manages blood sugar
Additionally, genetic factors, including TM6SF2 variants, intensify hepatic fibrosis and dyslipidemia, increasing cardiovascular susceptibility
The medication is delivered through a subcutaneous (under-the-skin) route, which requires the needle to penetrate the dermis layer where blood vessels live