Understanding what happens during the first month can help you set realistic expectations, avoid disappointment, and focus on losing body fat safely while protecting your muscle mass and long-term metabolic health
doi: 10.3389/fphys.2026.1783596 Received 11 January 2026 Revised 11 February 2026 Accepted 20 February 2026 Published 12 March 2026 Corrected 24 April 2026 Volume 17 - 2026 Edited by Anand Thirupathi, Ningbo University, China Reviewed by Logan Moore, Texas Wesleyan University, United States Yuxuan Wang, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, China Updates Copyright 2026 Pang, Zou, Lu, Li, Chen, Zhu, Wang, Shi and Kang
GLP-1 receptor agonists have revolutionized medical weight loss
But among people with diabetes, women are more likely, and some studies have found that women experienced a greater risk reduction when taking GLP-1 diabetes medications
Seek a Second Opinion If you believe Ozempic is appropriate for your situation but your provider disagrees, you can seek another opinion from a different primary care doctor, an endocrinologist or obesity medicine specialist, or a telehealth platform