June 10, 2013
Why postpartum women are interested in GLP-1s Pregnancy changes your body in profound ways, and the postpartum period is often when the full impact sets in
Tirzepatide or Semaglutide One self-administered injection per week Extensive published clinical trial data Dosing titrated gradually with your nurse Foundayo A pill taken once a day, no injections Same manufacturer as Zepbound A fit for patients who prefer to avoid needles Not sure which fits
GLP-1 plays several critical roles in glucose and appetite regulation: it stimulates insulin release from the pancreas, inhibits glucagon secretion to prevent excess glucose production, slows gastric emptying to moderate post-meal blood sugar spikes, and promotes satiety by acting on hunger centers in the brain (6)(23)
Liu W, Ge H, Gu Z, Lu X, Li J, Wang J
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (2023)