GLP-1s are most well studied for weight loss (obesity) and blood sugar control (type 2 diabetes)
Hypertriglyceridemia has also been reported with the oral formulation but a causal relationship with ketoconazole has not been determined
Medicare, the federally funded coverage program mainly for people ages 65 and over, hasnt covered the treatments for obesity
Metformin is also a diabetes medication that may cause weight loss, but it belongs to a different drug class than Ozempic
Rybelsus, the oral tablet form, doesnt require refrigeration but should be kept in a cool, dry place
It helps protect skin cells by neutralizing free radicals that causes skin aging, pigmentation, and cellular damage