cancer risk with semaglutide and watchlongevity.com JEFF ROSE, CFP® | Ozempic
Description
While taking a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic does not typically disqualify you, any severe side effects you experience from the medication could lead to a temporary deferral
Insulin release is higher after enteral, but not intravenous, glucose administration
Case reports described by Drucker and colleagues link GLP-1 use to acute pancreatitis, although a direct cause-and-effect relationship hasnt been definitively established
It is also important to be aware of potential long-term risks
