The main confirmed actions were documented as: stimulating insulin secretion (incretin effect), inhibiting glucagon secretion, inhibiting gastrointestinal motility and secretion (enterogastrone / ileal brake mechanism), and regulating appetite and food intake
This article is based on a recent episode of the You, Diet Sucks podcast called The Science of Semaglutides, Fitness, and Weight Stigma. In the episode, we explore the history of GLP-1 medications, the rise of Ozempic in the fitness world, and what it really means for athletes trying to navigate weight stigma and performance
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As a diabetes medication, GLP-1s are able to treat insulin resistance, something that many people with PCOS deal with
Other FDA approved medications use different mechanisms
Arab thinks increased access could not only address short-term weight loss, but also long-term adjacent medical issues like hypertension that also increase healthcare costs