"The lack of desire for foods is a big element of what people experience
Weight loss medication works through sustained biological adaptation, not acute chemical effects
Weight loss from agents such as liraglutide produces further metabolic benefit: lower fasting glucose, reduced visceral fat, and better lipid profiles, all of which support improved fertility outcomes and lower pregnancy risk
Wegovy and Ozempic both contain the same active ingredient (semaglutide), but they have different FDA-approved indications for use
The GLP-1 works by stimulating the release of insulin when blood sugar levels rise and also slows down the release of glucose from the liver
It reduces glucagon production, stimulates pancreatic insulin secretion, prolongs gastric emptying, and promotes satiety [11, 12]