Weight Loss

A man preparing an Ozempic® injection, illustrating the use of semaglutide for managing blood sugar levels, in the comparison between Ozempic® and Wegovy®

Ozempic® vs. Wegovy®: what’s the difference?

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary Ozempic® & Wegovy® both use semaglutide—but they aren’t exactly alike Ozempic® and Wegovy® are two GLP-1 agonist medications that are currently getting a lot of media attention—but while they both use semaglutide, there are important differences between them. We’ve put together this

Close-up of a woman’s hand holding a self-injection pen, symbolizing the administration of GLP-1 medications.

The ultimate guide to Wegovy®: uses, benefits, side effects & more

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary Learn how Wegovy® can help with weight management Nearly 1 in 3 American adults suffer from being overweight, and over 42% of the population has obesity. Wegovy® is a medication that may be able to help you lose excess weight when combined

Person using an insulin injection pen to administer medication, illustrating diabetes management and the use of treatments like Ozempic®

The ultimate guide to Ozempic®: uses, benefits, side effects & more

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary Learn what Ozempic® can do to help with diabetes & more Diabetes is a serious health problem that affects more than 38 million Americans, most of whom live with type 2 diabetes mellitus. A key part of managing this disease involves controlling the levels

Woman engaging in a workout routine, demonstrating physical activity and vitality, which ties into the broader health benefits of GLP-1 medications beyond just weight loss

Benefits of GLP-1s Beyond Weight Loss

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary What are GLP-1 medications? GLP-1 medications, or GLP-1 receptor agonists, work by mimicking a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which your body naturally produces after eating. GLP-1 medications trigger the release of insulin, helping to move sugar from your bloodstream into