Rapid weight loss can lead to loss of muscle mass

Rapid weight loss can lead to loss of muscle mass
Rapid weight loss can lead to loss of muscle mass

Dear Doctors: I am 74 years old and have Type 2 diabetes. I was prescribed Ozempic, and it helped lower my A1C. I also lost 22 pounds, which I'm happy about. I have heard you can also lose muscle on Ozempic, so I'm concerned.

What can I do to avoid that?

Dear Reader: When you have Type 2 diabetes, the cells of the body have become resistant to insulin. That's a danger to health because insulin is pi…