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Weight loss with Semaglutide
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WHAT IS SEMAGLUTIDE?
- Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist medication.
- It mimics the action of GLP-1a hormone in the body to lower blood sugar levels after meals.
- Semaglutide is administered through injections and is recommended to be used in combination with lifestyle changes for long-term weight loss.
How does Semaglutide work for weight loss?
- The key hormone involved, GLP-1a, slows down gastric emptying, which can contribute to feeling full for longer.
- Semaglutide not only stimulates insulin release from the pancreas but also blocks the release of the hormone glucagon from the liver.
- By reducing glucagon release, Semaglutide helps prevent the liver from releasing sugar into the bloodstream.
- These combined effects of GLP-1 agonists can help reduce hunger and food intake, leading to weight loss.
WHO SHOULD NOT TAKE SEMAGLUTIDE?
- It should not be used in individuals with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or certain thyroid cancers.
- Semaglutide is not recommended for use in patients with type 1 diabetes.
- Semaglutide is contraindicated in people with or history of pancreatitis.
- It is not recommended in individuals with multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN-2).
- Semaglutide should not be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What are the known side effects of Semaglutide?
The common side effects of Semaglutide are:
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Constipation
Effects like nausea and diarrhea being the most common, but it often improves over time as the body adjusts to the medication