Variants in FTO (the fat-mass and obesity-associated gene tied to appetite and adiposity set-point), GLP1R (the GLP-1 receptor gene), MC4R (central to energy balance), and TCF7L2 (linked to glucose homeostasis and GLP-1 secretion) shape the terrain a weight-management compound works within
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While peptides are generally considered safe, individual needs and health conditions can vary, so personalized advice is crucial
With its ability to mimic the GLP-1 hormone, Semaglutide effectively stimulates insulin secretion while inhibiting glucagon release, facilitating improved glycemic control
In fact, one study showed that people who discontinued Wegovy (another GLP-1) regained 65% of the weight they had lost within less than a year
Matthew said its important for patients to have stabilized their weight by following a healthy diet, particularly if they lost the weight using a GLP-1 medication