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High-level, it does three important things: Tells your pancreas to release insulin (which helps manage blood sugar ) Slows gastric emptying (which keeps you full longer) Sends a satiety signal to your brain that says youve had enough Now, medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are synthetic versions of GLP-1 at levels roughly 1,000 times higher than what a meal produces

Questions to discuss with a clinician before starting any GLP-1 program: Is GLP-1 medication appropriate for my specific health profile and goals

While appendicitis has been reported in a very small number of people taking semaglutide, there is no evidence that the medication specifically causes the appendix to burst

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