There were 34 stroke events in the semaglutide group (IR per 100 person-years: 0.24) over a median follow-up of 237 days (interquartile range: 107427) and 60 events in the DPP4i group (IR per 100 person-years: 0.39) over a median follow-up of 254 days (120468)
The weight-management indication covers adults with a BMI of 30 or above, or a BMI of 27 or above alongside at least one weight-related condition such as hypertension, dyslipidaemia, obstructive sleep apnea, or cardiovascular disease
Ozempic, which contains semaglutide GLP-1, is primarily used for blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes patients but also has significant weight loss benefits
These medications have become increasingly popular due to their effectivenessbut if youre planning to start or grow your family, its essential to understand how they may impact fertility and pregnancy
Maternal iron deficiency has serious consequences for the woman and the fetus (70)