It imitates glucagon-like peptide-1, a gut hormone released in response to food, and activates GLP-1 receptors distributed throughout the body
The post does add that the rate varies by baseline metabolism and by where someone is in escalation
Johnston J, Savarie P, Primus T, Eisemann J, Hurley J, Kohler D (2002)
Oral semaglutide ($289/mo) offers convenience for patients who prefer pills but requires specific administration protocols (fasting, 30 minutes before food) and has lower absorption rates
It can sound like, What am I going to eat next? Why am I craving something sweet? Should I snack? Did I eat too much? or Why am I thinking about food again when I already ate? For some people, food noise is occasional
But coverage is still inconsistent