A NOTE ON GLP-1s

A NOTE ON GLP-1s

YOU MAY HAVE HEARD OF GLP-1s

These are medications that help lower blood sugar (glucose) + promote weight loss.

GLP-1 agonists are FDA approved to treat Type 2 diabetes and medical weight management.

They work by mimicking GLP-1, a hormone that is naturally produced by the small intestine. GLP-1 helps…

  • Lower blood sugar
  • Slow digestion
  • Decrease appetite
  • Increase feelings of fullness

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GLP-1s should only be used if medically necessary and use should be supervised by physician. Never use GLP-1s that are not prescribed to you.

If you have an extra 7 minutes, watch this video from Vox on how Ozempic (a GLP-1 agonist) works.