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It is encouraged to discuss with your doctor the possibility of prescribing an equivalent and/or similar medication approved for weight loss by the FDA
Incretins also promote pancreatic beta cell proliferation and cell survival by decreasing apoptosis (6, 11)
Key takeaways Ozempic is an injectable medication for controlling blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, along with lifestyle changes
Presence of contraindications: According to the company's disclosures, individuals with mood disorders, liver or kidney disease, or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid use
None of these compounds is mechanistically equivalent to retatrutide, but each contributes to the broader weight-loss-adjacent research landscape