The stomach, small intestine, and colon all slow down, and that is where Ozempic and diverticulitis concerns overlap most directly
Beyond Blood Sugar: GLP-1 as an Anti-Inflammatory Agent Diabetes was intended to be treated with the GLP-1 receptor agonists tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro), liraglutide (Saxenda), semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), and newly developed multi-agonists
By targeting the enzyme NNMT (Nicotinamide N-methyltransferase), these peptides help regulate metabolic processes, which can fat metabolism and optimize body composition
When GLP-1 Medications Are No Longer Working for You By Trace Curry, MD, FASMBS Over the last several years, GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have changed the conversation around obesity treatment