Anjana Chhabra at The Institute for Weight Management, GLP-1 injections mimic the GLP-1 hormone naturally produced in the body, which helps regulate blood sugar, slow digestion, and curb appetite
Ozempic 0.5 mg solution for injection in pre-filled pen Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)
GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonists, like semaglutide and tirzepatide, work by slowing digestion, regulating blood sugar, and reducing appetitebut results can vary based on your bodys metabolism, lifestyle, and how long you've been on the medication
Several biological pathways have been proposed, though the evidence in humans remains limited for many of these hypotheses
Contemporary guidelines increasingly reflect this paradigm