It's not just about the medication
Statins, which are used to treat high cholesterol, were once expensive and hard to get covered
This study suggests oral semaglutide may help reduce heavy and harmful drinking, even in people who are not trying to quit alcohol entirely, Joseph Schacht, an associate professor at the CU Anschutz School of Medicine, explained in a statement
Click to read the study in The Lancet Relevant Reading: Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity In-depth [randomized controlled trial]: Between June 4 and Nov 14, 2018, 1595 patients were assessed across 149 outpatient clinics in 12 countries
My baseline before going on the medication was active but loves cheeseburgers. I lift weight regularly, indoor rock-climb about once a week, and go on casual walks throughout the month