GLP-1 medications work by mimicking natural hormones in the gut, which help to lower blood sugar, slow digestion, and promote feelings of fullness to aid weight loss
Throughout the treatment plan, healthcare professionals monitor glycaemic control (through HbA1c measurements), weight changes, blood pressure, and potential adverse effects
Suppressing glucagon release, reducing the liver's production of glucose
Showed up to 24% mean reduction in body weight after 48 weeksnearly double that of many weight loss drugs
Semaglutide is usually administered once a week via injection, but there is also an oral form that is taken daily
Weight Watchers launches a fully integrated platform for the GLP-1 era