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About 4 percent of Americans, roughly 13 million people, are now taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss or diabetes management. What many don’t realize is how these drugs change the way their bodies handle alcohol. It goes beyond feeling full faster at dinner. If you’re one of those millions and wondering …
Tag Archives: Weight Loss
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Nov
Nov
GLP-1 medications have changed the game for adults managing obesity and type 2 diabetes. But increasingly, families of younger children, even those 14 and under, are asking about these drugs and whether they’re safe or appropriate for kids. At Legacy Community Health, we want to help families understand this complex topic by sharing what medical …
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Jul
Jul
In the growing conversation around GLP-1 receptor agonists – medications widely used to treat type 2 diabetes and support weight loss – the attention usually centers on women. But as more men begin to turn to GLP-1s for metabolic health, it’s important to talk about a lesser-known topic: how these medications may impact male reproductive …
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Jan
Jan
If you’re a sexually active woman of reproductive age taking the drugs Ozempic® or Mounjaro®, there’s something you should know–you may have an increased chance of getting pregnant. These drugs, originally developed to manage diabetes, are now being widely prescribed for weight loss, but also come with the unexpected side effect of boosting fertility. GLP-1: …
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