A fast-growing body of research signals potential health benefits of GLP-1s, the class of diabetes and weight-loss drugs known by names like Ozempic, beyond what they were initially approved to treat.

The first time Heather’s doctor suggested she try Ozempic, she was less than enthusiastic. “I thought, ‘I’m not that sick,’” says the 41-year-old Florida behavioral analyst.

the dose may be increased to 1 mg once weekly. In some cases, healthcare providers may prescribe up to 2 mg once weekly. Ozempic should be injected subcutaneously in the abdomen, thigh ...