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Semaglutide, Ozempic and Wegovy Semaglutide is the active ingredient in both Ozempic and Wegovy Ozempic is approved to treat type 2 diabetes Wegovy contains higher doses of semaglutide and is approved specifically for weight loss Other GLP-1 Options Liraglutide (Saxenda) is a daily injection approved for weight loss Tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) is a newer medication that targets two hormones (GLP-1 and GIP) and has shown even greater weight loss in clinical trials

Patients receiving semaglutide (0.5 or 1.0 mg) for 104 weeks demonstrated a significantly higher risk of diabetic retinopathy complications, including vitreous hemorrhage, blindness, or required procedural treatment compared to those receiving placebo (HR, 1.76

For those who use fingerstick measurements to check blood sugar, the total number of injections could be even higher

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What to know As appropriate, we prescribe GLP-1 injectable medications: Semaglutide and Tirzepatide