Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Ozempic, which is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels
Patients taking Semaglutide often notice a significant decrease in appetite and an increased feeling of fullness after eating a small amount of food
Appetite suppression happens immediately because semaglutide activates brain receptors within hours, but scale weight reflects cumulative calorie deficit over days
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If you are considering discontinuing GLP-1s, its essential to understand the potential consequences and how to navigate them