Step 4: Administer the drops Lift your tongue toward the roof of your mouth
Zinman B, Bhosekar V, Busch R et al (2019) Semaglutide once weekly as add-on to SGLT-2 inhibitor therapy in type 2 diabetes (SUSTAIN 9): a randomised, placebo-controlled trial
If Ozempic is listed on the states formulary without requiring prior authorization, you could get the medication through Medicaid regardless of the diagnosis
One key challenge is that these biologics typically require injection, which can limit patient compliance and convenience
The episode also connects medication selection to real-world considerations such as weight impact, cardiovascular benefit, and kidney function, helping nurses feel more confident in supporting individualized diabetes care
Tirzepatide, while highly effective, can also cause gastrointestinal side effects similar to other GLP-1 receptor agonists