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Missed Dose of Ozempic: What Should I Do?
Ozempic is taken only once a week, so it is not difficult to forget to take your dose. Or sometimes pharmacies have to order the medicine, which can...
How Do I Inject Wegovy?
To inject Wegovy, first inspect the prefilled syringe and needle, called the pen: Check that the medication is Wegovy Check that the dose on the pen...
Is Ozempic Safe During Pregnancy?
Ozempic is a diabetes medication that can cause weight loss and is often prescribed for that purpose. Losing weight during pregnancy can cause low...
Diabetic Neuropathy: Definition, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Diabetic neuropathy is caused by damage to nerve cells by high levels of blood sugar, or glucose. There are four basic types of autonomic...
Diabetic Ulcers: Prevention and Treatment
It’s been estimated that about 15% of diabetic patients can expect to be troubled by diabetic ulcers, open wounds that usually appear on the bottoms...
Do I Have Anemia?
Anemia literally means "having no blood," but realistically the term is applied only to red blood cells (RBCs), or erythrocytes. Anemia means either...
Heavy Menstrual Cramps: What Are My Options?
Normal menstrual periods take place when prostaglandins, substances similar to hormones, are released, causing the uterus to shed its lining, call...
How Are Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Tested?
Gonorrhea and chlamydia are sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that often occur together but are caused by two different types of bacteria. What...
Schizophrenia vs. Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder share some symptoms, but they are separate conditions. Learn the differences between them and how each is...
Ozempic Without the Injection?
Thinking of trying Ozempic, but don't love the thought of injecting medication? Rybelsus could be a solution for you. What is Rybelsus? Rybelsus...