Emphasize Lifestyle Changes for Obesity Before Wegovy

August 2021

You’ll hear buzz about Wegovy for weight loss.

It’s injectable semaglutide...the same GLP-1 agonist as injectable Ozempic or oral Rybelsus for type 2 diabetes.

Wegovy starts at the same 0.25 mg weekly dose as Ozempic...but titrates to 2.4 mg. Ozempic maxes out at 1 mg weekly.

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Table of Contents

Alzheimer's Disease Educate Why Aduhelm Isn’t a Miracle for Alzheimer’s
Infectious Diseases Weigh Pros and Cons of First-Line Meds for C. diff
Obesity & Weight Loss Emphasize Lifestyle Changes for Obesity Before Wegovy
Potassium Be Armed With Tips to Get Potassium Levels Right
Migraine Don’t Jump to Nurtec ODT for Migraine Prevention in Adults
Colon Cancer Be Prepared for Expanded Colon Cancer Screening Recommendations
HIV & AIDS Optimize Care for People Living With HIV
Topicals Explain How Water Affects Topical or Transdermal Meds
Rheumatoid Arthritis Follow a “Treat-to-Target” Approach for Rheumatoid Arthritis
COVID-19 Lean Toward Tocilizumab as an Add-On to Steroids for COVID-19
Critical Care Re-Evaluate Goals for Targeted Temperature Management
COVID-19 Know the Latest About COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibodies