glp 1 pill or injection Decoding GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications 5 things to know before

These medications work by mimicking the action of the naturally occurring GLP-1 hormone, which stimulates insulin secretion, suppresses glucagon release, and slows gastric emptying

The SELECT trial result - 20% reduction in major cardiovascular events with weekly semaglutide 2.4mg in adults with established cardiovascular disease plus overweight/obesity - was the first time a weight-loss medication demonstrated cardiovascular outcome benefits in a major randomized controlled trial

1,2 The body produces its own GLP-1 in response to specific triggers in the digestive tract

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