They work by mimicking GLP-1, a hormone your body naturally releases after youve eaten that stimulates your body to release insulin
These findings suggest GLP-1 therapy may offer health advantages extending beyond weight management and glucose control
Functioning as a GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist, Semaglutide regulates appetite and stabilizes blood sugar levels, thereby facilitating substantial weight loss
It is important to familiarise yourself with the process for the medication you are prescribed to avoid confusion, especially if you switch from Ozempic to Wegovy
The dosing schedule begins with 0.25 mg once weekly for four weeks (to improve tolerability), then increases to 0.5 mg weekly
This underscores why simply not eating, which is effectively what some people do when they first start retatrutide and let side effects dictate their nutrition, is the worst possible approach