The Bottom Line: Building Long-Term Success on GLP-1 Medications GLP-1 medications can support meaningful weight loss and metabolic improvements, but long-term success depends on sustainable nutrition, regular physical activity, muscle preservation, and healthy daily habits
Otherwise, for consistent side effects, using professional healthcare services is beneficial
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Endogenously, GLP-1 is secreted by intestinal L cells in response to food, and has multiple roles: enhancing insulin secretion (in a glucose-dependent way), reducing glucagon secretion, slowing gastric emptying, increasing feelings of fullness/satiety, and improving glucose disposal in peripheral tissues
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May cause fetal harm discontinue Wegovy / Ozempic / Semaglutide 2 months before a planned pregnancy, or when pregnancy is detected