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[DOI] [PMC free article] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] Sechi G, Deledda MG, Bua G, Satta WM, Deiana GA, Pes GM, Rosati G
Medications like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro work to lower hunger and calorie consumption
They help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, aid wound healing, and protect against oxidative damage and inflammation
For older adults or those with significant comorbidities, a slightly higher target of below 8 percent may be appropriate, as aggressive glucose lowering in these populations can increase the risk of hypoglycemia, which carries its own serious consequences
These medications work by binding to GLP-1 receptors in the body, which increases insulin production in response to food intake and suppresses glucagon, a hormone that raises blood sugar