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GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro, are designed to mimic the GLP-1 our bodies naturally produce to stabilize blood sugar and promote weight loss, Ahn explained
8 They enhance insulin secretion, suppress glucagon release, delay gastric emptying, and promote satiety
Gastrointestinal side effects (nausea, constipation) are common and typically resolve over weeks
Additional Sources: Westchester Medical Center Health: Beyond the Ozempic Buzz: How GLP-1s Actually Work National Academy of Medicine: GLP-1 Key Facts Baylor Scott and White Health: GLP-1 medications explained: Benefits, risks and how they work National Kidney Foundation: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1 RAs)
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