It can also interact with certain medications, so talk to your doctor first," notes Dasgupta
GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) medications are a class of drugs used to assist with weight loss by regulating appetite and blood sugar levels
Medical history, current medications, diabetes status, heart health, kidney health, stomach problems, insurance coverage, and weight goals all matter
In clinical trials, individuals using semaglutide for weight management lost an average of 15% of their body weight over 68 weeks
However, study design flaws, including failure to report pretreatment and posttreatment symptoms, limit the significance of the findings
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