Poorly controlled diabetes itself is associated with increased infection risk due to impaired neutrophil function, reduced cellular immunity, and compromised wound healing
When response to long-acting GLP-1RA were compared, there was no difference between carriers of p.S539W and control (0.05%, 95% CI [-0.26, 0.36], p = 0.46) or p.D563G and control (-0.07%, 95%CI [-0.18, 0.04], p = 0.22)
If you suspect your symptoms are a side effect of Ozempic, you or your healthcare professional can report this through the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme (yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk or via the Yellow Card app)
Youll inject it just under your skin into one of three injection sites: your stomach, upper thigh, or upper arm
Frias JP, Bastyr EJ 3rd, Vignati L, Tschop MH, Schmitt C, Owen K, et al
Some people benefit from weekly or biweekly injections during high-stress periods, frequent travel, or when recovering from illness