New guidelines for stroke prevention include Ozempic and other weight loss drugs
As with everything I think it's important to do all the research you possibly can before taking any medication even prescribed by a doctor.
New findings show promising drops in stroke caused by obesity with the use of Ozempic and other weight loss drugs.
With any medication, there tends to be some side effects so those should also be researched and discussed with your doctor. As well, other interactions with medications you may already be taking should be considered.
This is promising new information for those who are at risk for stroke, diabetes and other health-related issues due to obesity.
Experts this week identified new risks and issued updated recommendations for preventing strokes, a leading cause of death and disability in the U.S.
It's the first time in a decade that health experts at the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association have issued significant updates to their guidelines.
Among the findings, the report published Monday highlights the impact of Ozempic, other GLP-1 drugs, and hormones used in gender-affirming care and lays out sex- and gender-specific risks of stroke.
Research shows taking weight loss drugs has been a significant improvement for at-risk patients.
In the updated guidance, the AHA and ASA recommend doctors consider using Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with diabetes and a high risk of heart disease.
When I read information like this I often feel skeptical. Could it perhaps be a big Pharma boost for more Ozempic sales? Like everything we hear, we need to do our own research and make our own decisions about possible risks.
It does appear that many have benefitted from using Ozempic or other weight loss medication and losing enough weight to no longer be considered 'at risk' for heart attack and stroke and that is quite impressive.
I think weight loss is something nearly every person in America has struggled with. It's nice to see some improvement on the medical side that can help people.
Diet, exercise, and staying away from processed food is also something that should followed well with any weight loss drug. A change in lifestyle choices can help tremendously. But we all can agree.. it can be TOUGH!