This decision was informed by the documented adverse gastrointestinal effects associated with higher doses of this GLP-1 agonist, as indicated by pica behavior (Kanoski et al., 2012) and the known effect of this dosing in heroin and alcohol models (Marty et al., 2020
"As a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, I am concerned about the health of our patients living with diabetes who are unable to receive their prescribed medications, such as Ozempic, due to shortages," Shana Nicholson, Manager at the Baptist Health Diabetes Management Programs, tells Baptist Health
We are very concerned that it is now recognised these shortages are likely to continue for at least the rest of this year
Lawmakers must decide if they will support the Governors plan or stand with health advocates
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