GLP-1 medications work through several complementary mechanisms: Enhancing insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells in a glucose-dependent manner, which helps lower blood sugar levels Suppressing glucagon release , thereby reducing hepatic glucose production Slowing gastric emptying , which prolongs satiety and reduces appetite Acting on appetite centres in the brain , leading to reduced caloric intake and weight loss Commonly prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonists available in the UK include semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus [oral form]), dulaglutide (Trulicity), liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), and exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon)
Both treatments are administered once weekly for 72 weeks
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And even though you might not be hungry as often, eating smaller, more frequent meals might cut back on bloating and help your digestion run more smoothly in the long run, he adds