Third, it improves insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism, which can reduce the metabolic dysfunction that makes weight loss difficult for many patients
While muscle loss is standard with any diet or weight-loss regimen, loss of muscle on GLP-1s can be more dramatic, Ahmed says, causing what's been dubbed "Ozempic face," a bonier, looser-skinned look, where the muscle loss is particularly noticeable
3 Research shows that stopping medication without establishing sustainable lifestyle habits often leads to weight regain
Verify the dose: For semaglutide pens, check that the dose counter is set to the correct amount prescribed by your healthcare provider
With smaller doses, one could theoretically go longer before needing to pay for a refill, depending on the brand and specific dosage of the pen, says Dr