Key takeaways Many people are turning to microdosing, an off-label use of the injectable diabetes medication Ozempic (semaglutide), in an attempt to receive some of the medication’s benefits, such as weight loss, without taking a full dose. The approved starting dosage of Ozempic is 0.25 mg once weekly, which can be titrated up to 2 mg per week once weekly. Experts say that current data does not suggest that microdosing Ozempic will be very effective. In this article: Microdosing Ozempic 5...

Key takeaways People with diabetes do not need to avoid eating pineapple, but they may want to be mindful about how much they eat. Because pineapple is considered a medium-glycemic-index fruit, it tends to raise blood sugar levels more rapidly than a low-glycemic-index fruit like blueberries. Experts suggest eating pineapple along with a healthy protein or fat to slow down the effect that this sweet fruit has on blood glucose levels. Pineapple contains nutrients such as vitamin C, B vitamins,...