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There is something special about enjoying a craft cocktail at your favorite watering hole: the cool vibe, comfortable chair, elevated sound system and tasty, well-crafted drink. For many of us, the hustle of work, kids and obligations of life get in the way of an evening out. So, we settle for a quick mixer or can of beer with a couch session and another rerun of “Seinfeld.”

Q: I am 35 years old and, during my last pregnancy, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. It was treated successfully; both I and my baby came through the pregnancy/ delivery without complications. I had gained considerable weight during the pregnancy and, in spite of careful dieting and some exercise, I haven’t been able to lose much weight at all. Since I’m not nursing and I’m at high risk to develop diabetes, my primary care provider recommended a trial of one of the new medications on the market — Wegovy or Ozempic. The handout my clinician gave me called these medications “GLP1.” As I’ve read about side effects, I’ve become alarmed and would like to know more about the medication and other things to watch for.