As a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, Semaglutide GLP-1 is the generic name of a medication primarily used to help manage blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes
That said, adverse reactions are usually limited to mild gastrointestinal upset
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This dual incretin receptor agonist fundamentally recalibrates metabolic messaging controlling hunger signals, energy balance, and nutritional processing throughout your body
Both produce over 20% body weight reduction in clinical trials
Adjustments to your diabetes treatment plan may be necessary to avoid dangerous drops in blood sugar