Semaglutide Monitoring Panel
The Semaglutide Monitoring Panel consists of 9 blood tests that can help you and your healthcare provider monitor your health while taking semaglutide. Even if you are not taking semaglutide, this panel can provide valuable information about your blood sugar and insulin levels, kidney and liver function, thyroid health, blood count, cholesterol, and vitamin B12.
Semaglutide (which also goes by the brand names of Ozempic and Wegovy) is a medication that is primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes. However, it has also been approved for weight management in individuals with obesity. When taking semaglutide for weight loss, monitoring your blood work is essential for several reasons:
- Staying safe: Like all medications, semaglutide can sometimes cause side effects. This is why routine lab monitoring is important- by doing regular blood tests, you and your healthcare provider can detect potential adverse reactions.
- Monitoring organ function: Many medications are processed by your liver and kidneys, so it is important to monitor your liver and kidney function when taking certain medications.
- Checking your nutrients: If you are taking additional supplements while using semaglutide, it is important to keep track of your levels.
- Checking blood sugar: Semaglutide is also used to control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Even if you are taking it for weight loss, it can still affect your blood sugar.
The Semaglutide Monitoring Panel provides a great starting point for routine lab monitoring while taking semaglutide. You should work with your healthcare provider to determine the frequency of lab testing, and to see if any additional testing is needed.