Semaglutide for Weight Loss - It works - What you should know.

Semaglutide is an injectable drug initially used as a diabetes medication. It was approved in 2014 to treat chronic weight loss. It is not a miracle drug and is not for everyone. Patients have reported 15% to 20% weight loss.

Semaglutide belongs to a class of drugs known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor antagonists (GLP-1). It is released in the gut in response to eating.  What it does: 1. Prompts the body to produce more insulin., 2. Reduces blood sugar., 3. Slow gut emptying which makes you feel full for longer.  GLP-1 in higher amounts interacts with the brain to suppress the appetite and signals the gut when to feel full.

For those who are obese it also shows a reduced risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

How it works is you inject a specific amount weekly subcutaneously.  This injection is included with a healthier diet and exercise.

Side Effects can include but not with all patients: Dizziness, Fatigue, Gastrointestinal issues (diarrhea, constipation and gassiness), Headache, Stomach Issues (nausea, vomiting, pain, and bloating.  Gastrointestinal issues are most common and can be reduced by starting at a low dose and slowly increasing.

Do not take Semaglutide if: History of medullary thyroid cancer, history of gallbladder disease, history of pancreatitis, Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2.