Increased levels of cytokines such as IL-6, IL-8, IL-1, TNF-, and IFN- as well as chemokines including chemokine receptor 2 (CCR2), C-C motif chemokine ligand 2 (CCL2), CCL5 (RANTES), and C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 10 (CXCL10) have been observed in kidney tissue of rodent models of diabetes, as well as in plasma and serum of people with DKD (43)
GLP-1 medications slow gastric emptying and can affect nutrient absorption, including iodine
These risks are compounded in a landscape where pharmacies are under pressure to meet rising demand, reduce delivery timeframes, and ensure absolute compliance
Exercising on Ozempic is not a requirement for weight change, but its a strong add-on for maintaining muscle and feeling good as your body composition shifts
Most reports and clinical experience suggest shedding is more often related to the **physiologic stress of rapid weight loss** and potential **nutrition gaps**, rather than direct follicle toxicity