Semaglutide is generally more potent than Liraglutide in terms of reducing HbA1c levels (a measure of long-term blood sugar control) and promoting weight loss
medRxiv (2021)
Nicole Freels, a certified pedorthist (a therapeutic footwear specialist) and CEO of Lexington Podiatry in Lexington, Kentucky
When we reduce visceral (active) fat while preserving or building muscle, we: Improve insulin sensitivity Lower inflammatory burden Improve lipid markers Support cognitive protection Lower high blood pressure Reduce long-term disease risk Losing more weight through improved body composition, especially by targeting active fat, can have greater long-term health benefits, including better maintenance of weight loss and reduced risk of conditions like diabetes and heart disease
A balanced diet, as well as drinking enough water to manage side effects is important
The FDA took more than 30 years to update a standard for what foods could be labeled as healthy, despite calls for faster oversight of rapidly shifting labeling trends from members of Congress, doctors, and consumer advocates