It stimulates insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells in a glucose-dependent manner, meaning insulin is only released when blood glucose levels are elevated
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However, low blood sugar can occur when you use semaglutide with other medicines, such as insulin or sulfonylureas, that can lower blood sugar
Available as Ozempic (for type 2 diabetes), Wegovy (for weight management), and Rybelsus (oral tablet for diabetes), semaglutide targets the GLP-1 receptor exclusively
"It's just going to be a massive number of people who gain a huge amount of weight and suddenly don't know what to do with themselves
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