GLP-1 receptor agonists (short for glucagon-like peptide 1) are a class of medications that mimic a natural hormone in the body
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Semaglutide works by mimicking the effects of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1), a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar, reduces appetite, and slows down the emptying of the stomach
Thyroid Tumors GLP-1 receptor agonists, including those used in Wegovy and Mounjaro, carry a potential risk of thyroid C-cell tumours
Understanding why it happens is the first step toward finding the right solution
Health Canada, the FDA, and every other major regulator have yet to approve it