Maselli, MD, ABOM, a bariatric endoscopist and obesity medicine physician at True You Weight Loss in Georgia
GLP-1 Weight Loss Medication Guide: Choosing Between Wegovy, Ozempic & Saxenda Understanding GLP-1 Weight Loss Medication: How It Works Before we compare these GLP-1 weight loss medications, lets understand what makes them effective
The most important medications to flag are insulin and sulfonylureas, which can combine with semaglutide to cause dangerously low blood sugar
By mimicking the effects of GLP-1, semaglutide helps regulate blood sugar levels, leading to weight loss and improved metabolic function
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GLP-1 receptors are widely distributed in other areas of the body, including the brain, gut, and kidneys, as well as the cardiovascular and immune systems, says Diana Isaacs, PharmD, an endocrine clinical pharmacy specialist at the Endocrine and Metabolism Institute at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio