Administered as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection, Ozempic has shown benefits in glycaemic control and, in the SUSTAIN-6 trial, demonstrated cardiovascular outcomes, though its licensed indication remains for glycaemic control
This does not mean everyone will have this experience nor is it a guarantee of weight loss
Multiple studies of alpha lipoic acid in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy, arthritis, diabetes, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, osteoarthritis and other conditions have yielded variable results, but almost invariably with minimal or no adverse side effects
10.2337/dc15-0165 Diabetes Care 129 NethB
The test does not predict exact medication response but rather provides context to guide clinical discussion and monitoring expectations
Diarrhea and Constipation : Gastrointestinal disturbances can occur but tend to improve as the body adjusts to the medication