GLP-1 refers to a class of medications that mimic the glucagon-like peptide-1 hormone to help regulate blood sugar and support weight loss
It blunts appetite and steadies blood sugar, which is exactly where perimenopause tends to go sideways as insulin sensitivity drops
Semaglutide, vended as Ozempic and Wegovy, is a GLP- 1 receptor agonist firstly developed for Type 2 diabetes and now approved for weight loss
Stomach problems, sometimes severe, have been reported in people who use Saxenda
Additional preventive strategies include : planning refills to avoid holiday periods when shipping delays are common, providing detailed delivery instructions (such as "leave package inside screen door" or "deliver to side entrance in shade"), requesting carrier hold-for-pickup at staffed, climate-controlled FedEx/UPS locations, choosing pharmacy pickup when available, and maintaining open communication with your pharmacy about any delivery issues to help them improve their processes
Studies have revealed that it functions by mimicking the GLP-1 hormone, effectively reducing appetite and increasing satiety