Weight loss drugs like GLP-1s mimic the action of this natural hormone
Patients typically notice a looser waistband, reduced bloating, and a flatter appearance around the lower abdomen
These medicationsincluding semaglutide (injectable Ozempic, oral Rybelsus, injectable Wegovy), dulaglutide (Trulicity), and liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda)mimic the action of endogenous GLP-1 while resisting degradation by the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4)
"I remind them to 'put a little space between you and your impulse.' When we do this, cravings tend to rise, peak, and fall, like waves, hence the name surfing." "The goal is not to deny ourselves, but to empower our full agency over our choices and health," says Ettienne
Yes, but temperature management is critical
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