The Difference Between GLP-1 and GLP-1 Medications While the body naturally produces GLP-1, GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic or Wegovy) are synthetic compounds designed to mimic or enhance the effects of this natural hormone
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Among its many roles, GLP-1 helps: Stimulate insulin release when blood sugar rises Reduce glucagon secretion, which lowers glucose production by the liver Slow stomach emptying so food leaves the stomach more gradually Send fullness signals to the brain Reduce appetite after meals Prescription GLP-1 medications mimic many of these natural effects but last much longer in the body than the hormone your body produces on its own
The study included over 1,000 patients across 49 states and spanned both branded and compounded GLP-1 therapies
Other notable side effects included fatigue, joint pain, hair loss, and headaches, particularly with drugs such as tirzepatide
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