In more recent years, doctors have prescribed GLP-1s to treat obesity and help patients lose weight
Unlike the traditional tablets or daily injections that many people with diabetes are accustomed to, Rybelsus offers the convenience of oral medication without the burden of daily poking
Clinical studies suggest that Mounjaro may lower A1C more effectively than Ozempic, especially at higher doses 7
It functions as a GLP-1 receptor agonist, meaning it mimics the GLP-1 hormone naturally released in the gastrointestinal tract
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