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Eye doctors are finding new links between Ozempic and vision problems (gizmodo.com)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/health@lemmy.world
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Summary

A new study links GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic to serious eye conditions, including nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), which can lead to blindness.

Researchers reviewed nine cases where patients developed vision problems after starting semaglutide or similar medications.

While the study does not prove causation, scientists suspect the drugs may contribute to these issues by rapidly lowering blood sugar or affecting optic nerve cells.

Experts call for more research and suggest that adjusting dosage rates might help mitigate potential risks for high-risk patients.

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[–] -2 points 2 years ago

It's not a misconception just not a 100% rule.

I have high blood pressure and can't fix it with diet and exercise either, was underweight and a runner, now healthy weight yoga & lifting, have been vegetarian and omnivore, it doesn't affect it at all. Drugs work so I take them. But it's also true that people who are fat or inactive can reduce their blood pressure and blood sugar by getting in shape, it is usually a lifestyle thing.

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