In this episode of So Cultured, we dive deep into The Science Behind….Ozempic.This week, we explore the mechanisms behind Ozempic, how it works,  and why it's prescribed for type 2 diabetes. From its ability to lower blood sugar levels to its potential benefits beyond diabetes management, we break down the science behind this well-known drug. But we don't stop there – we delve into the ongoing debate surrounding its reputation as a weight loss aid and the implications this has on individuals seeking treatment.It doesn’t stop there, for this weeks laboraTEA things take a lighter turn as we discuss hypothetical scenarios that could arise in the lab. From the awkwardness of an ex joining the team to the chaos of someone stealing an entire thesis, we share our thoughts and often wilddd experiences.Please remember that this podcast is intended for mature audiences only, as we occasionally delve into subjects that may not be suitable for younger listeners.SciSpace https://typeset.io/SOCULTURED20 off a monthly subscriptionSOCULTURED40 off an annual subscriptionTo learn more about the science: https://www.ozempic.com/why-ozempic/what-is-ozempic.htmlhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8736331/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9542252/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1499267118301096?via%3Dihubhttps://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2032183https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-022-02026-4#Sec7https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9542252/Do you have any questions or wish to collaborate? Feel free to reach out to us at ⁠soculturedpodcast@gmail.com⁠.instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soculturedpodcast/twitter : https://twitter.com/SoCulturedPodyoutube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@SoCulturedPodcast⁠tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@soculturedpodcast

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