Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, and constipation, which often subside as your body adjusts to the medication
Ozempic is safe and effective when used as indicated for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes to lower blood sugar, along with diet and exercise, reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke, or death in adults with type 2 diabetes who also have heart disease, and lower the risk of worsening kidney disease, kidney failure (end-stage kidney disease), and death due to cardiovascular disease in adults with type 2 diabetes who also have chronic kidney disease
It can be taken in the morning in a fasted state or even worn as a patch. And while some supplements contain zero carbs and wont create an insulin response, they could contain up to 15 calories, Breazeale notes
For a related discussion of another GLP-1 option after gallbladder removal, see our guide to tirzepatide without a gallbladder