Like semaglutide and tirzepatide, it is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist, meaning it acts on GLP-1 receptors just like the natural GLP-1 hormone in your body
For example, someone using Ozempic may adjust their weekly dosage to a fraction of the standard 0.5 mg or 1 mg dose
Eating some junk food is, of course, perfectly acceptable, but its wise to use portion control to avoid overeating these hard-to-stop foods, especially if GLP-1 medications reduce your appetite
DOI Forrest WH Jr, Bellville JW, Brown BW Jr
These medicines are available as injections and, in the case of semaglutide (Rybelsus), as an oral tablet
PlexusDx operates independently of insurance requirements, allowing uninsured patients to begin GLP-1 therapy within days of their initial consultation