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Safety and Benefits Introduction Starting a weight loss journey with a GLP-1 medication can feel like a major turning point
Saxenda a higher-dose daily liraglutide formulation Wegovy a higher-dose weekly semaglutide formulation Zepbound the weight-loss formulation of tirzepatide These medications are typically approved for adults with obesity, or for those who are overweight with additional health conditions such as high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol, or sleep apnoea
This GLP-1 hormone has many roles in our bodies: It triggers the pancreas to release insulin which is needed to move sugar from your blood steam to the muscles and tissues where it is utilized
It plays a role in blood sugar regulation, digestion, and appetite signaling