How do these drugs work? Ozempic and Wegovy both contain semaglutide, a GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist. Semaglutide binds to GLP-1 receptors and stimulates insulin release from the pancreas when needed. It helps with weight loss by slowing down how fast food travels through ...
Antidiabetic glucagon-likepeptide-1 agonists (also known as GLP-1 agonists) are a class of drugs used with a proper diet and exercise to control high blood sugar in people with type 2diabetes mellitus(T2DM) andobesity. T2DM is a long-term medical condition in which the body does not usei...