"Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity." New England Journal of Medicine
It works by activating a key receptor in the body leading to better glucose control and weight loss
Like all medications, semaglutide can cause side effects, however not everybody gets them
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Its main effects: Signals your brain that youre full Slows down stomach emptying Promotes insulin release and lowers blood sugar Reduces appetite and cravings Tirzepatide works slightly differently because its a dual agonist meaning it mimics both GLP-1 and GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide), another hormone involved in appetite regulation and glucose control
In September 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported a sharp rise in the global burden of chronic or noncommunicable diseases, which claimed around 43 million lives in 2021accounting for 75% of non-pandemic-related deaths
