glp 1 and teeth issues #ADAICYMI: What is “Ozempic Tongue”? It’s a term for the persistent bad taste in the mouth that some users of GLP-1 drugs experience. While there isn’t a definitive reason for this side effect, dry Ozempic may yield weight loss

Symptom-Triggered Testing Persistent severe abdominal pain: urgent evaluation, lipase testing, and appropriate imaging Right-upper-abdominal pain or jaundice: liver and biliary testing plus gallbladder imaging Persistent vomiting or diarrhea: kidney function and electrolyte testing Symptoms of hypoglycemia: immediate glucose evaluation Fatigue or signs of deficiency: CBC and selected nutritional tests Testing should not delay medical care for severe symptoms

Current evidence suggests that patients losing weight should consume adequate protein daily, with targets typically ranging from 1.21.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, individualized based on age, activity level, and kidney function

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Employers who win in this space: Lead with behavior change Set medication boundaries Require outcome tracking Build a clinical off-ramp With the right design, covering GLP-1s becomes more than a benefit it becomes a business case for long-term health, productivity, and cost control