That will definitely impact the quality of your skin, the glow in the skin and create a dull skin tone. In more speculative territory, Munk says he wouldnt be surprised to learn down the line that GLP-1 peptides may impact collagen production, because a lot of these enzymes are interconnected. While its more of a concern on the body than the face, muscle mass loss has been linked with taking these medications, and that could affect the skins appearance, notes Toronto dermatologist Dr
Ozempic is approved by the FDA for adults with type 2 diabetes to lower blood sugar, along with diet and exercise, reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke, or death in adults with type 2 diabetes who also have heart disease, and lower the risk of worsening kidney disease, kidney failure (end-stage kidney disease), and death due to cardiovascular disease in adults with type 2 diabetes who also have chronic kidney disease
Today, these medicines are transforming clinical care, delivering meaningful improvements in glycemic control and weight management, and expanding the possibilities for reducing long-term cardiometabolic risk
The latest block includes a swathe of smaller companies such as Strut Health, PharmaZee, Lean Rx, and influencer and TV personality Savannah Chrisley's GoodGirlRx that are operating weight-loss programmes based on providing compounded versions of Novo Nordisk's GLP-1 agonists semaglutide and liraglutide and Lilly's dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist tirzepatide