The Ozempic lawsuit refers to thousands of personal injury lawsuits filed against Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of Ozempic (semaglutide), by patients who allege the drug caused severe gastrointestinal injuries, including gastroparesis (stomach paralysis), and vision loss (NAION), without adequate warning
GLP-1 and GIP receptors are expressed on various immune cells, including monocytes, macrophages, and lymphocytes
How GLP-1s Workand Why Theyre Not Actually New GLP-1s (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) are medications that mimic a hormone naturally produced in your gut
An NPR report from February 2026 explored the benefits and risks of using GLP-1 medications at a normal BMI, noting that the long-term effects of these drugs in normal-weight populations are not well studied
Target ranges may be slightly relaxed during the immediate post-operative period (typically 610 mmol/L), though this varies by procedure and individual factors