Enter semaglutide, one of a class of medicines the GLP-1-receptor agonists that imitate GLP-1, helping the body lower glucose (in the case of people with diabetes) and, researchers suspect, curb appetite (in the case of people living with obesity who may also have diabetes)
When switching to a less potent alternative, appetite may increase, making mindful eating more important
Rapid blood sugar level changes can cause blindness or blurry vision
In a subgroup analysis of the effectiveness of orally administered semaglutide in a real-world setting, persistence on drug was associated with a significantly greater reduction in HbA1c [38]
At baseline, mean age was 48 years, 79% were women, 92% were White, 1% were Asian and 7% were Black or African American
This small dose helps your body get used to the medication and does not affect your blood sugar levels