Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes management and chronic weight management, is administered subcutaneouslymeaning the needle penetrates through the skin into the fatty tissue layer beneath
Diabetes 64(3):715717 Aldawsari M, Almadani FA, Almuhammadi N, Algabsani S, Alamro Y, Aldhwayan M (2023) The efficacy of GLP-1 analogues on appetite parameters, gastric emptying, food preference and taste among adults with obesity: systematic review of randomized controlled trials
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See the chart below for the common GLP-1 medications and how you take them: How do GLP-1 medications work
Its effective for severe cases but has a longer healing time and may cause postoperative pain
Briefly, upon food intake, L cells in the intestine secrete GLP-1 into the circulation