What is Semaglutide?

Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist that can prompt your body to make more insulin, which lowers your blood sugar. It can also reduce your appetite by signaling a feeling of fullness in your brain.

What is the hormone GLP-1?

Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) is a hormone that causes huge effects on the regulation of blood sugar by stimulating glucose-dependent insulin secretion. Insulin is a hormone that promotes sugar uptake by the cells, stores sugar as glycogen, promotes the building of fat, and signals the body to build skeletal muscle. In addition, GLP-1 inhibits glucagon release (which slows down the release of sugar into the blood so that you burn more fat), slows down gastric emptying (makes you feel full), and lowers the desire for food intake (because you feel full.)

Is Semaglutide a type of insulin?

No, Semaglutide is not a type of insulin or a substitute for insulin. Semaglutide does stimulate your pancreas to release insulin when glucose (sugar) is present. Because Semaglutide relies upon your body’s own insulin to have this effect, Semaglutide is not used when your pancreas cannot make insulin, such as in patients with type 1 diabetes.

Does Semaglutide curb your appetite?

YES, Semaglutide can help curb your appetite. In addition to slowing gastric emptying to make you feel full for longer, GLP-1 also plays a direct role in how your appetite is regulated.

Is Semaglutide safe?

Semaglutide is considered safe and effective when used as directed. However, it carries a boxed warning about thyroid C-cell tumors occurring in rodents (with unknown risk in humans), and Semaglutide should not be used if you or your family have a history of certain thyroid cancers. Semaglutide should also not be used in people with type-1 diabetes, a history of pancreatitis, or if you are pregnant. If you are taking other blood sugar-lowering medications, Semaglutide should be used cautiously.

Are there any foods or medications you should avoid while on Semaglutide?

When taking Semaglutide, it is recommended to avoid fatty foods, fried foods, unhealthy fast foods, foods high in sugar, and refined grains. It is also recommended to eat smaller, light, and bland meals, eat slowly, and avoid or limit alcohol consumption. Foods that can slow down stomach motility, such as fatty and oily foods, should also be avoided. There are no specific foods you must avoid when taking Semaglutide, but you should avoid regular consumption of foods high in fat, sugar, and calories.

Is Semaglutide effective for weight loss?

Semaglutide is an FDA-approved injectable drug that helps obese adults lose weight and keep it off by stimulating glucagon-like peptide 1 receptors in your intestines. It must be injected subcutaneously and can help control blood sugar in combination with other diabetes treatments like insulin. Semaglutide works by manipulating your body’s GLP-1 levels, which means that you will not feel satisfied until a few hours later when its effects start working on your system.

How long do I need to take Semaglutide to see results?

With Semaglutide, you will slowly work your way up to the target dose at which time you will see the most amount of weight loss. It is important to keep in mind that weight loss can take time, and you will see the best results when you are using your medication in combination with a medically supervised program, a healthy diet, and exercise. Sometimes the medication may not work for you, or you may not be able to tolerate the full dose due to side effects.

What are the side effects of Semaglutide?

The most common side effects of Semaglutide include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and constipation.