The incretin hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is secreted from the intestinal L cells in response to the nutrient ingestion and potentiates glucose-dependent insulin secretion in healthy individuals 1,2
It is primarily metabolized by the liver, broken down into metabolites, some of which can be toxic in large amounts
It is not approved for human or animal use and may not be used in food, drugs, cosmetics, or diagnostic procedures
If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, discuss alternative diabetes treatments with your healthcare team
If you're only four weeks into Wegovy, you haven't given it a fair trial
If youre not a candidate, ask about other options The goal of your treatment will likely be to get your BMI into a healthy range, or as close to that range as possible, says Dr