GLP-1 agonists like semaglutide help lower blood sugar levels by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas and decreasing the amount of glucose produced by the liver, notes Chris Damman, M.D., clinical associate professor of Gastroenterology and Medicine at the University of Washington and the chief medical officer of supplement company Supergut
Heres the deal: Ozempic, Wegovy, and other GLP-1s dont necessarily make you cold
However, the combination does not eliminate the need for glucose monitoring during steroid therapy
Pregnancy, pregnancy planning, or breastfeeding should prompt a medication review with a clinician
Observe patients carefully for signs and symptoms of pancreatitis (persistent severe abdominal pain, sometimes radiating to the back with or without vomiting)