Healthy Eating and Recipes for People With Type 2 Diabetes
Join celebrity Chef Franklin Becker on a culinary road trip as he takes iconic state dishes from around the country and recreates them with a type 2 diabetes–friendly twist.
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Learn type 2 diabetes–friendly recipes inspired by flavors found across the country!
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Arizona Nopales con Huevos
With a simple swap, Chef Franklin cooks up a Nopales con Huevos (cactus with eggs) dish that’s worthy of the Grand Canyon State.
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Connecticut Steamed Cheeseburger Lettuce Wraps
Honoring the history of the Steamed Cheeseburger in Connecticut was only right. Check out this recipe created by Chef Franklin that stays true to Meriden while also being type 2 diabetes-friendly.
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Delaware Scrapple
Looking for a healthier breakfast option? Look no further. Chef Franklin’s serving on up a type 2 diabetes-friendly Scrapple!
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Hawaii Ahi Tuna Poke Bowls
Aloha! These Ahi Tuna Poke Bowls are taking a classic and making it clean, fresh, and type 2 diabetes-friendly. Mahalo Chef Franklin.
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Nebraska Runza
The Cornhusker State is well known for well, corn. What you might not know is that Runza is considered the unofficial state food. Check out this type 2 diabetes-friendly recipe take created by Chef Franklin.
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Oregon Garden Burger
A burger that’s vegetarian, type 2 diabetes-friendly, and delicious. Chef Franklin explored all over for this recipe. (He found it before Lewis and Clark.)
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South Dakota Chislic (Shish Kebab)
Put this Chislic (shish kebab) dish on your Mount Rushmore of favorite type 2 diabetes-friendly meals thanks to Chef Franklin.
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West Virginia Buckwheat Pancakes
Let’s have those country roads take us home to a breakfast filled with type 2 diabetes-friendly pancakes in this recipe whipped up by Chef Franklin.
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Wisconsin Cheddar Bratwurst
When it comes to Wisconsin, there’s no way to skip out on the cheese, so check out these type 2 diabetes-friendly cheddar bratwursts brought to your dinner table by Chef Franklin.
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Louisiana Gumbo
Three things Louisiana can’t live without: Football, Mardi Gras, and Gumbo. For your next potluck or tailgate, Chef Franklin is teaching you how to whip up a type 2 diabetes-friendly gumbo.
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Massachusetts Clam Chowder
Chowder or Chowdah, either way you pronounce it this type 2 diabetes-friendly twist on a Bay City classic will leave you craving another bowl.
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Michigan Cherry Chicken Salad
Join Chef Becker in the Motor City as he assembles a light, refreshing Cherry Chicken Salad.
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Rhode Island Kale Soup
After a busy day of sailing through The Breakers, wind down with Chef Franklin’s type 2 diabetes-friendly Kale Soup.
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Virginia Brunswick Stew
Brunswick Stew has been found in Virginia all the way back to 1828. A type 2 diabetes-friendly one made by Chef Franklin? That’s new.
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Idaho Scalloped Potato
The words Idaho and potato go hand-in-hand—so Chef Franklin is taking Idaho’s most trusted export and giving it a type 2 diabetes-friendly take with a Scalloped Potato.
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Minnesota Wild Rice Pilaf
It’s time to let your tastebuds and imagination run wild with this type 2 diabetes-friendly Wild Rice Pilaf brought to you by Chef Franklin.
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Oklahoma Sweet Potato Tots
Breakfast, lunch, or dinner—every time is a good time for tots. That’s why Chef Franklin is here with a type 2 diabetes-friendly sweet potato version that you can enjoy any time of the day.
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Utah Rutabaga Fries
In a state filled with national parks, it’s only right to present the nation’s unofficial side dish of choice: Fries. Now, let’s make it type 2 diabetes-friendly.
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California Avocado Toast
This twist on a West Coast classic will have you California dreaming of your next bite.
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Illinois Deep Dish Pizza
Cheesy, saucy, delicious, AND type 2 diabetes-friendly. Chef Franklin offers up a deep-dish pizza worthy of the Windy City.
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Iowa Sloppy Joe
A good Sloppy Joe can take you back to a time where there were no worries—head back to that time with this type 2 diabetes-friendly version brought to you by Chef Franklin.
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Maine Lobster Rolls
Nothing says Maine like lobster rolls, and now thanks to Chef Franklin, you can have a type 2 diabetes-friendly one.
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Maryland Crab Cakes
Ocean City, the crab cakes are calling—just make sure they’re type 2 diabetes-friendly ones. Chef Franklin has a recipe that you’re sure to love.
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New Jersey Italian Hot Dog
We won’t mess with Jersey—Chef Franklin’s just bringing a type 2 diabetes-friendly attitude to a Jersey staple dish: the Italian hot dog.
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New Mexico Chile Relleno
For the Land of Manana, here’s a type 2 diabetes-friendly recipe on a Chile Relleno that you can make today.
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New York Buffalo Wings
Crown these type 2 diabetes-friendly wings created by Chef Franklin the best in The Empire State.
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North Dakota Fleischkuekle
Stay fueled up on your next journey through the Badlands with this type 2 diabetes-friendly Fleischkuekle (meatball/meatcake) recipe.
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Ohio Corn Dog
Ohio loves its baseball, so next time you’re in the mood for a little seventh-inning stretch, instead of grabbing some peanuts and cracker jacks, reach for this type 2 diabetes-friendly corn dog.
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Pennsylvania Philly Cheesesteak
Chef Franklin is in the City of Brotherly Love giving some type 2 diabetes love to a Philly classic—the cheesesteak.
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Texas Easy Beef & Bean Chili
There’s one thing that the residents of the Longhorn State are always sure to love: chili. Check out this type 2 diabetes-friendly version created by Chef Franklin.
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Vermont Chicken Pie
Chicken Pies are meant to be hearty. Now they can be healthy. Get off the slopes and in the kitchen with this type 2 diabetes-friendly recipe made by Chef Franklin.
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Alaska One-Pan Roasted Salmon & Brussels Sprouts
The cold of the Alaskan winter calls for a meal that will warm you up! Check out this type 2 diabetes-friendly recipe for an amazing one-pan roasted salmon with a side of Brussels Sprouts.
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Arkansas Chicken & Rice Casserole
Chef Franklin has a type 2 diabetes-friendly recipe for a Chicken and Rice Casserole that’s sure to make Little Rock proud.
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Colorado Grilled Lamb Chops With Grilled Peaches, Mint, & Cheese
Lamb Chops, delicious. Making them type 2 diabetes-friendly? Even more so. Check out this recipe created by Chef Franklin with flavor that will take your taste buds a mile high.
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Florida Arroz con Pollo
On this special edition of 50 States, 50 Plates, Chef Franklin and his friend Maria (a real person taking Ozempic®) are in The Sunshine State, shedding some light on simple ways to make an Arroz con Pollo (rice with chicken) that stays true to traditional flavors.
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Indiana Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Start those culinary engines and then make a pit stop for Chef Franklin’s take on a Pork Tenderloin sandwich.
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Kansas Oven-Smoked Brisket
The Sunflower State is known for its fresh barbecue, but barbecue isn’t known for being type 2 diabetes-friendly—until now. Chef Franklin worked the pit to bring this Oven-Smoked Brisket to the table.
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Kentucky Open-Faced Sandwich
When you sit down to watch the horse races, chances are you’ll want something to eat—why not make a type 2 diabetes-friendly Open-Faced Sandwich? Check out this recipe created by Chef Franklin.
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Mississippi Blackened Catfish
Feeling a little Mississippi blue? Let’s get your spirit up with this type 2 diabetes-friendly Blackened Catfish recipe brought to you by Chef Franklin.
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Missouri St. Louis Style Ribs
Big fan of St. Louis style ribs but feel like you can’t have them? Well, we’re opening up the Gateway to type 2 diabetes-friendly style St. Louis Ribs thanks to Chef Franklin.
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Nevada Prime Rib & Onion Rings
Prime Rib and Onion Rings? You might be thinking to eat all that is a sin. Go all in and hit the jackpot with this type 2 diabetes-friendly recipe dealt out by Chef Franklin!
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North Carolina Shrimp & Grits
This type 2 diabetes-friendly take on Shrimp and Grits from the birthplace of flight is sure to take off at your next dinner.
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South Carolina Low-Country Boil
From Charleston to Myrtle Beach, present this flavorful and type 2 diabetes-friendly Low-Country Boil at your next family gathering.
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Tennessee Nashville Hot Chicken
Two-step your way into the kitchen to make this type 2 diabetes-friendly Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich brought to you by Chef Franklin.
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Washington Grilled Salmon & Asparagus
Looking for a Salmon dish with a flavor profile as high as the space needle? Look no further than this type 2 diabetes-friendly recipe created by Chef Franklin.
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Wyoming Bison Burger
Explore the type 2 diabetes-friendly goodness these Bison Burgers are bringing to the table, thanks to Chef Franklin. Just like you would explore Yellowstone.
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Alabama Sweet Tea
Sweet Tea! Alabama’s water! Chef Franklin’s zero-sugar version of this classic drink tastes just like the version packed with sugar.
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Georgia Peach Cobbler
Satisfy that sweet tooth with Chef Franklin's take on a Peach Cobbler!
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Montana Berry Crumb Bars
Montana is full of treasures, including this type 2 diabetes-friendly recipe for Berry Crumb Bars discovered by Chef Franklin.
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New Hampshire Baked Spice Apple Doughnuts
Yes, you read that right. Baked Spice Apple Doughnuts that are type 2 diabetes-friendly. Chef Franklin almost couldn’t believe it either.
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Important Safety Information
Do not share your Ozempic® pen with other people, even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection or get a serious infection from them.
What is the most important information I should know about Ozempic®?
Ozempic® may cause serious side effects, including:
- Possible thyroid tumors, including cancer. Tell your health care provider if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. These may be symptoms of thyroid cancer. In studies with rodents, Ozempic® and medicines that work like Ozempic® caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. It is not known if Ozempic® will cause thyroid tumors or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people
Do not use Ozempic® if:
- you or any of your family have ever had MTC, or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
- you have had a serious allergic reaction to semaglutide or any of the ingredients in Ozempic® injection or Ozempic® tablets
Before using Ozempic®, tell your health care provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:
- have or have had problems with your pancreas or kidneys
- have a history of vision problems related to your diabetes
- have severe problems with your stomach, such as slowed emptying of your stomach (gastroparesis) or problems with digesting food
- are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation)
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Ozempic® will harm your unborn baby. You should stop using Ozempic® 2 months before you plan to become pregnant
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with Ozempic® tablets. It is not known if Ozempic® when received through an injection passes into your breast milk
Tell your health care provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, herbal supplements, and other medicines to treat diabetes, including insulin or sulfonylureas.
What are the possible side effects of Ozempic®?
Ozempic® may cause serious side effects, including:
- inflammation of your pancreas (pancreatitis). Stop using Ozempic® and call your health care provider right away if you have severe pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that will not go away, with or without nausea or vomiting. Sometimes you may feel the pain from your abdomen to your back
- changes in vision. Tell your health care provider if you have changes in vision during treatment with Ozempic®
- low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Your risk for getting low blood sugar may be higher if you use Ozempic® with another medicine that can cause low blood sugar, such as a sulfonylurea or insulin. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include: dizziness or lightheadedness, blurred vision, anxiety, irritability or mood changes, sweating, slurred speech, hunger, confusion or drowsiness, shakiness, weakness, headache, fast heartbeat, and feeling jittery
- dehydration leading to kidney problems. Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids (dehydration), which may cause kidney problems. It is important for you to drink fluids to help reduce your chance of dehydration. Tell your health care provider right away if you have nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea that does not go away
- severe stomach problems. Stomach problems, sometimes severe, have been reported in people who use Ozempic®. Tell your health care provider if you have stomach problems that are severe or will not go away
- serious allergic reactions. Stop using Ozempic® and get medical help right away if you have any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat; problems breathing or swallowing; severe rash or itching; fainting or feeling dizzy; or very rapid heartbeat
- gallbladder problems. Gallbladder problems have happened in some people who take Ozempic®. Tell your health care provider right away if you get symptoms which may include: pain in your upper stomach (abdomen), fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), or clay-colored stools
- food or liquid getting into the lungs during surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation). Ozempic® may increase the chance of food getting into your lungs during surgery or other procedures. Tell all your health care providers that you are taking Ozempic® before you are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures
The most common side effects of Ozempic® may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach (abdominal) pain, and constipation. When taking Ozempic® tablets, they may also include decreased appetite.
Please click here for Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for Ozempic® injection.
Please click here for Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for Ozempic® tablets.
Ozempic® injection and Ozempic® tablets are prescription medications.
Novo Nordisk provides patient assistance for those who qualify. Please call 1-866-310-7549 to learn more about Novo Nordisk assistance programs.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is Ozempic®?
Ozempic® (semaglutide) injection 0.5 mg, 1 mg, or 2 mg and Ozempic® (semaglutide) tablets 4 mg or 9 mg are prescription medicines used:
- along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes
Ozempic® injection is used:
- to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke, or death in adults with type 2 diabetes and known heart disease
- to reduce the risk of kidney disease worsening, kidney failure (end-stage kidney disease), and death due to cardiovascular disease in adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease
Ozempic® tablets are used:
- to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke or death in adults with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk for these events
It is not known if Ozempic® injection and Ozempic® tablets are safe and effective for use in children.
What is Ozempic®?
Ozempic® (semaglutide) injection 0.5 mg, 1 mg, or 2 mg and Ozempic® (semaglutide) tablets 4 mg or 9 mg are prescription medicines used:
- along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes
Ozempic® injection is used:
- to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke, or death in adults with type 2 diabetes and known heart disease
- to reduce the risk of kidney disease worsening, kidney failure (end-stage kidney disease), and death due to cardiovascular disease in adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease
Ozempic® tablets are used:
- to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke or death in adults with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk for these events
It is not known if Ozempic® injection and Ozempic® tablets are safe and effective for use in children.
Important Safety Information
Do not share your Ozempic® pen with other people, even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection or get a serious infection from them.
What is the most important information I should know about Ozempic®?
Ozempic® may cause serious side effects, including:
- Possible thyroid tumors, including cancer. Tell your health care provider if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. These may be symptoms of thyroid cancer. In studies with rodents, Ozempic® and medicines that work like Ozempic® caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. It is not known if Ozempic® will cause thyroid tumors or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people
Do not use Ozempic® if:
- you or any of your family have ever had MTC, or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
- you have had a serious allergic reaction to semaglutide or any of the ingredients in Ozempic® injection or Ozempic® tablets
Before using Ozempic®, tell your health care provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:
- have or have had problems with your pancreas or kidneys
- have a history of vision problems related to your diabetes
- have severe problems with your stomach, such as slowed emptying of your stomach (gastroparesis) or problems with digesting food
- are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation)
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Ozempic® will harm your unborn baby. You should stop using Ozempic® 2 months before you plan to become pregnant
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with Ozempic® tablets. It is not known if Ozempic® when received through an injection passes into your breast milk
Tell your health care provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, herbal supplements, and other medicines to treat diabetes, including insulin or sulfonylureas.
What are the possible side effects of Ozempic®?
Ozempic® may cause serious side effects, including:
- inflammation of your pancreas (pancreatitis). Stop using Ozempic® and call your health care provider right away if you have severe pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that will not go away, with or without nausea or vomiting. Sometimes you may feel the pain from your abdomen to your back
- changes in vision. Tell your health care provider if you have changes in vision during treatment with Ozempic®
- low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Your risk for getting low blood sugar may be higher if you use Ozempic® with another medicine that can cause low blood sugar, such as a sulfonylurea or insulin. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include: dizziness or lightheadedness, blurred vision, anxiety, irritability or mood changes, sweating, slurred speech, hunger, confusion or drowsiness, shakiness, weakness, headache, fast heartbeat, and feeling jittery
- dehydration leading to kidney problems. Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids (dehydration), which may cause kidney problems. It is important for you to drink fluids to help reduce your chance of dehydration. Tell your health care provider right away if you have nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea that does not go away
- severe stomach problems. Stomach problems, sometimes severe, have been reported in people who use Ozempic®. Tell your health care provider if you have stomach problems that are severe or will not go away
- serious allergic reactions. Stop using Ozempic® and get medical help right away if you have any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat; problems breathing or swallowing; severe rash or itching; fainting or feeling dizzy; or very rapid heartbeat
- gallbladder problems. Gallbladder problems have happened in some people who take Ozempic®. Tell your health care provider right away if you get symptoms which may include: pain in your upper stomach (abdomen), fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), or clay-colored stools
- food or liquid getting into the lungs during surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation). Ozempic® may increase the chance of food getting into your lungs during surgery or other procedures. Tell all your health care providers that you are taking Ozempic® before you are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures
The most common side effects of Ozempic® may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach (abdominal) pain, and constipation. When taking Ozempic® tablets, they may also include decreased appetite.
Please click here for Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for Ozempic® injection.
Please click here for Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for Ozempic® tablets.
Ozempic® injection and Ozempic® tablets are prescription medications.
Novo Nordisk provides patient assistance for those who qualify. Please call 1-866-310-7549 to learn more about Novo Nordisk assistance programs.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Important Safety Information
Do not share your Ozempic® pen with other people, even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection or get a serious infection from them.
What is the most important information I should know about Ozempic®?
Ozempic® may cause serious side effects, including:
- Possible thyroid tumors, including cancer. Tell your health care provider if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. These may be symptoms of thyroid cancer. In studies with rodents, Ozempic® and medicines that work like Ozempic® caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. It is not known if Ozempic® will cause thyroid tumors or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people
Do not use Ozempic® if:
- you or any of your family have ever had MTC, or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
- you have had a serious allergic reaction to semaglutide or any of the ingredients in Ozempic® injection or Ozempic® tablets
Before using Ozempic®, tell your health care provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:
- have or have had problems with your pancreas or kidneys
- have a history of vision problems related to your diabetes
- have severe problems with your stomach, such as slowed emptying of your stomach (gastroparesis) or problems with digesting food
- are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation)
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Ozempic® will harm your unborn baby. You should stop using Ozempic® 2 months before you plan to become pregnant
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with Ozempic® tablets. It is not known if Ozempic® when received through an injection passes into your breast milk
Tell your health care provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, herbal supplements, and other medicines to treat diabetes, including insulin or sulfonylureas.
What are the possible side effects of Ozempic®?
Ozempic® may cause serious side effects, including:
- inflammation of your pancreas (pancreatitis). Stop using Ozempic® and call your health care provider right away if you have severe pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that will not go away, with or without nausea or vomiting. Sometimes you may feel the pain from your abdomen to your back
- changes in vision. Tell your health care provider if you have changes in vision during treatment with Ozempic®
- low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Your risk for getting low blood sugar may be higher if you use Ozempic® with another medicine that can cause low blood sugar, such as a sulfonylurea or insulin. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include: dizziness or lightheadedness, blurred vision, anxiety, irritability or mood changes, sweating, slurred speech, hunger, confusion or drowsiness, shakiness, weakness, headache, fast heartbeat, and feeling jittery
- dehydration leading to kidney problems. Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids (dehydration), which may cause kidney problems. It is important for you to drink fluids to help reduce your chance of dehydration. Tell your health care provider right away if you have nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea that does not go away
- severe stomach problems. Stomach problems, sometimes severe, have been reported in people who use Ozempic®. Tell your health care provider if you have stomach problems that are severe or will not go away
- serious allergic reactions. Stop using Ozempic® and get medical help right away if you have any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat; problems breathing or swallowing; severe rash or itching; fainting or feeling dizzy; or very rapid heartbeat
- gallbladder problems. Gallbladder problems have happened in some people who take Ozempic®. Tell your health care provider right away if you get symptoms which may include: pain in your upper stomach (abdomen), fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), or clay-colored stools
- food or liquid getting into the lungs during surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation). Ozempic® may increase the chance of food getting into your lungs during surgery or other procedures. Tell all your health care providers that you are taking Ozempic® before you are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures
The most common side effects of Ozempic® may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach (abdominal) pain, and constipation. When taking Ozempic® tablets, they may also include decreased appetite.
Please click here for Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for Ozempic® injection.
Please click here for Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for Ozempic® tablets.
Ozempic® injection and Ozempic® tablets are prescription medications.
Novo Nordisk provides patient assistance for those who qualify. Please call 1-866-310-7549 to learn more about Novo Nordisk assistance programs.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is Ozempic®?
Ozempic® (semaglutide) injection 0.5 mg, 1 mg, or 2 mg and Ozempic® (semaglutide) tablets 4 mg or 9 mg are prescription medicines used:
- along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes
Ozempic® injection is used:
- to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke, or death in adults with type 2 diabetes and known heart disease
- to reduce the risk of kidney disease worsening, kidney failure (end-stage kidney disease), and death due to cardiovascular disease in adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease
Ozempic® tablets are used:
- to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke or death in adults with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk for these events
It is not known if Ozempic® injection and Ozempic® tablets are safe and effective for use in children.