The physiological actions of GLP-1 include stimulation of glucose-dependent insulin secretion, inhibition of glucagon release, slowing of gastric emptying and the promotion of satiety, contributing to both reducing glycaemic levels and weight loss
Its activation leads to an increase in the concentration of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) in target cells
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Unlike that bottle of aspirin thats probably been sitting in your medicine cabinet since 2019 (weve all been there), GLP-1 medications are biologics
Commonly prescribed GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide (known by brand names Wegovy and Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Zepbound) are administered as weekly injections into fatty tissues such as the abdomen, thighs, or upper arms