For service members on Tricare with documented need, GLP-1 medications can be a legitimate path to meeting standards
People with type 2 diabetes take Ozempic, which is injected, for its main ingredient, semaglutide
2,3,18,22,26 In addition to activating the GHR, human GH can bind and activate a second cytokine receptor, the prolactin receptor
That means: One dose stays active in the system for nearly a full week Levels gradually build over time Full effects typically take 34 weeks to stabilize This is why research protocols are structured around once-weekly dosing
However, individual patient factors, treatment goals, and preferences will help guide healthcare professionals in selecting the best option for each patient