Semaglutide

What is Semaglutide? It is aGLP-1a drugs (like Ozempic, Trulicity, and Wegovy are FDA-approved medications) with demonstrable weight loss in years-long clinical studies

GLP-1a drugs activate GLP-1 receptors in the pancreas, enhancing the release of insulin and reducing the release of glucagon. The combination of these actions leads to glucose homeostasis, which triggers the burning of fat storage for energy.

Semaglutide is an injectable medication which, when used in combination with a mindful diet and exercise, helps with blood sugar control in Type 2 diabetics. It belongs to a class of medications called GLP-1 agonists, an intestinal hormone that mimics the hormone GLP-1 in your body to lower blood sugar levels after you’ve eaten a meal.

A recent study showed that adults with obesity had a mean weight loss of 14.9 percent with Semaglutide as an adjunct to lifestyle intervention.

Semaglutide helps control your blood sugar and assist in weight loss. GLP-1, the key hormone involved, slows down how fast your stomach empties food, which helps you feel full longer. In addition to causing your pancreas to release insulin, Semaglutide also blocks a hormone that causes your liver to release sugar. Why is this important? Together, these functions can help you feel less hungry, causing you to eat less food and lose more weight.