semaglutide covered by medi cal Ozempic will no longer be Medi-Cal after GLP-1 drugs cut from California's 2025–26 health budget Ozempic, Wegovy covered by Medicare

It mimics GLP-1, a natural hormone that helps regulate hunger, digestion, and blood sugar levels, improving metabolic health and reducing liver fat

SF reports receiving lecture honoraria from Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly, Bayer, and Astra Zeneca

According to the Wegovy Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC), there are no specific food interactions with this medication, meaning no foods are strictly forbidden whilst using this weight management treatment

Providers may, in their clinical discretion, prescribe it off-label if deemed appropriate for their patient

"Enteroendocrine K and L cells in healthy and type 2 diabetic individuals"