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Dr. Heather Ferris: This is Your Brain on Ozempic
August 22, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
Free
With scientists studying if new semaglutide weight loss drugs could potentially treat dementia, many have questions about the potential impact of Ozempic and Wegovy on the brain. On Thursday, August 22nd, at 11 a.m. PT/ 2 p.m. ET University of Virginia’s Dr. Heather Ferris joins Being Patient Live Talks to discuss the current research on the impact of semaglutide drugs on brain health.
An Associate Professor and endocrinologist at the University of Virginia, she specializes in the care of older adults with diabetes. Ferris’s research lab focuses on understanding how changes in brain cholesterol and insulin signaling can impact cognitive decline and the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
RSVP to learn what we currently know about semaglutide drugs and their impact on the brain.
Can Ozempic be used for Type 1 diabetes? My daughter has Type 1 and also has Thyroid disease. After 45 years, she is struggling with weight control, depression and questions how she can be more active and healthy.
Thank you
Hi Lani, I’ve made a note to ask a question about diabetes and Ozempic, but, of course, this talk is more focused on the potential for brain health benefits from these types of drugs. In addition, these talks are not prescriptive, so we would always recommend speaking to a doctor about these types of questions. Thanks!