The problem: If you wait until you feel hungry on Ozempic, you might eat just once a day making it practically impossible to get enough protein and calories to preserve muscle
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With that said, its a good idea to check with a licensed healthcare provider before adding any medication, especially if you have other health conditions or are taking additional prescriptions
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