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Semaglutide belongs to a broader class of medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, which are used to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes. Semaglutides act like the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) hormone our bodies make, which is released from our gut after we eat, explains Jessica Duncan, MD, DABOM, DABA, chief medical officer at Ivim Health
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GLP-1 helps to slow digestion and increase satiety, whereas GIP helps enhance insulin secretion and regulate appetite
Thus, when continuing a GLP-1 RA, the brain signals can be quieted, and the weight loss can be maintained