Significant visible change in abdominal fat
Common side effects of the medicine are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and reduced appetite
Ozempic is safe and effective when used as indicated for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes to lower blood sugar, along with diet and exercise, reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke, or death in adults with type 2 diabetes who also have heart disease, and lower the risk of worsening kidney disease, kidney failure (end-stage kidney disease), and death due to cardiovascular disease in adults with type 2 diabetes who also have chronic kidney disease
Avoid side effects: If you have nausea or gastrointestinal issues with a GLP-1, avoid high-fat foods and go with whole-grain toast
Dose titration starting low and increasing gradually substantially reduces side effect severity