Prenatal Care Information
Read on for up-to-date information regarding prenatal care.
Read on for up-to-date information regarding prenatal care.
Ozempic has been called the “miracle” drug. You may have heard that “everyone’s on it!” from celebrities, neighbors or friends. It has become popular in the last two years because it may help with weight loss. However, it is controversial because Ozempic is not yet approved as a weight loss drug. Its intended use is as a medication to treat diabetes.
In 2018, Health Canada approved Ozempic, a once weekly injection. It can be prescribed along with diet and exercise to improve outcomes in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (1). In addition to its positive effects on blood glucose and diabetes, it also:
While there is promise that Ozempic may be approved for weight loss, we are not there just yet. There are still some unknowns like: what happens if you discontinue the medication? Is the weight loss permanent? What happens with long term use? We are closer to getting answers each day. There are also other things to be considered like cost, supply and side effects like nausea.
As obesity rates continue to have a large impact, Ozempic gives people hope for another tool to start their weight loss journey.
For information and support with weight loss options, including medication, diet and exercise, speak to your health home team.
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Current Palliser PCN career postings – employment with Palliser PCN.
Current clinic job postings – employment within clinics.
A free phone-based seniors program for adults 55+.
Information for patient health and wellness.
Resources your PCN provider may have directed you to access before/after a visit.
Palliser PCN videos on several health topics.
A list of Palliser PCN health homes (clinics), contact information, and PCN physicians and teams in those locations.