Ozempic, which was approved for use in Singapore in April 2021, gained traction last year after users and celebrities raved about its weight loss attribute on TikTok
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Incretin hormones, gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), both play important roles in triggering the pancreas to secrete insulin to achieve normal glucose homeostasis, however, for people with diabetes, the pancreas becomes less responsive to incretins (predominately to GIP)
User experiences with weight-loss medications and side effects GLP-1 medications have been linked to a range of side effects, from common issues like nausea to more serious gastrointestinal complications, and injectable medications show higher risks compared to oral alternatives