Prevents Type 2 Diabetes Progression By improving insulin sensitivity and beta-cell function Supports Cardiovascular Health Reduces blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, and inflammation Lowers Risk of Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD/NASH) Helps reduce liver fat accumulation Improves PCOS Symptoms Regulates ovulation, insulin resistance, and weight in women with PCOS May Benefit Neuroprotection Early studies suggest a role in reducing neuroinflammation and cognitive decline Contraindications These GLP-1s are generally well-tolerated, but some patients should not take them
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In addition to the physical benefits above, studies report people using semaglutide felt a boost in their overall well-being from the weight loss and health improvements
It is a common symptom for people who take GLP-1s, since one of the major ways these medications work is by delaying gastric emptying
To address his obesity, he had been treated with semaglutide (Wegovy) for five months, currently receiving weekly injections of 1.7 mg