Originally developed for type 2 diabetes management, it works by mimicking natural hunger hormones in the brain to slow down stomach emptying and curb your appetite, making it easier to stick to a calorie deficit and achieve significant, sustainable weight loss
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A meal may remain in the stomach for hours longer than expected before moving into the small intestine, where most nutrient absorption takes place
Pharmacies that conduct their own rigorous stability testing may assign longer BUDs, sometimes up to 120 days
Originally approved for type 2 diabetes, with some brands later receiving approvals for obesity and obstructive sleep apnea, these drugs are also being prescribed off-label for a range of conditions