Specifically, Ozempic helps: Your pancreas produce more insulin, a hormone that helps push blood sugar into cells for energy
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Individual genetic variations in GLP1R gene expression may explain why some patients achieve optimal results at lower doses while others require higher amounts for comparable weight loss
The medication can also slow gastric emptying, which may affect how quickly your body absorbs nutrients needed for energy production