Track body weight, yes, but also track waist circumference, how your clothes fit, energy levels, appetite intensity on a 1-10 scale, food noise (the constant mental chatter about food), and any side effects
And while semaglutide isnt currently an established treatment for IBS on its own (doctors do not prescribe Ozempic/Wegovy for IBS per se), these findings are encouraging in highlighting GLP-1s role in gut function
The FDA-approved indications focus on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related comorbidity, with some products (Wegovy, Saxenda) also approved for certain adolescents
Position the pen so you can see the dose counter, and insert the Ozempic needle into your skin at a 90-degree angle into the injection site (belly, thigh, or upper arm)