The FDA approved the GLP-1 drug Ozempic to reduce the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression among those with type 2 diabetes and CKD in 2025
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Some users have reported issues like anxiety, fatigue, and changes in heart rate, but these are just anecdotal accounts
In the recent STEP HFpEF DM trial, which studied the efficacy of semaglutide among patients with obesity-related HF with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and T2D, a reduction in the time to first HF events was demonstrated in the intervention arm, but this was a secondary endpoint
While results vary, patients commonly report more radiant skin, improved energy, and better overall well-being after a few sessions