Tags : Diabetes

Mounjaro vs Ozempic: a comparison regarding weight loss

In order to achieve and maintain a lower bodyweight, be it for aesthetic or health-related reasons, people often try various methods, including the use of medications that, although initially designed to help with type-2 diabetes, also aid in weight loss. Two very important options in this class are Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and Ozempic (semaglutide). This article […]Read More

Semaglutide (Ozempic) 101

Semaglutide is perhaps the most popular and widely used GLP-1 Agonist on the market, but before I explain what it does, allow me to explain GLP-1 Agonists as a whole… WHAT ARE GLP-1 AGONISTS? GLP-1 Agonists (also known as Incretin Mimetics) are a class of meds that mimic the actions of GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide 1), […]Read More

Why every bodybuilder must own a glucometer

A glucometer is a small medical device that measures the concentration of glucose in your blood. Chances are you’ve seen someone in your family use it, because it’s a must-have for diabetics (and let’s face it, we all have a diabetic person in our extended family).     Why must enhanced bodybuilders use it? Firstly, […]Read More

Semaglutide (Ozempic) – The holy grail of fat loss?

Initially approved by the FDA back in 2017 for controlling type II diabetes in adults, semaglutide is a drug that belongs to the group of the GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1) analogues. This group of substances has the ability to mimic the body’s response after eating a meal, including feeling full, as well as regulating insulin […]Read More