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Thank you. What I understand is both Ozempic and Wegovy are GPL-1 class of medications. I am pre-diabetic and that is why my cardiolgist recommended ozempic. Ozempic helps with insulin resistance as well. From the research I have done from limited evidence out there, GPL-1 group of drugs may give an additional 20% cardiovascular protection, which is significant in my opinion. Yes, I am hearing that the side effects can be difficult to tolerate. I haven't started that yet.
My insurance told me if my cardiologist preauthorizes it, I will have to bay a big co-payment for the first month and afterwards, it will be minimal for a year. I am still trying to decide.