Semaglutide (Wegovy) is the first once-weekly medication in its class that’s FDA-approved to help with chronic weight management. It works best when used in combination with a healthy diet and exercise.
So, is semaglutide right for you? While it may work better than some other weight loss medications, there are other factors to consider. Let’s review what you should know about semaglutide.​
What is Semaglutide?
Semaglutide, also known as Wegovy or Ozempic, was developed initially as a treatment for type 2 diabetes.
Because of this, Novo Nordisk studied the medication in people without Type 2 diabetes but at a higher dose. Now, semaglutide (under the brand name Wegovy) is FDA approved for weight loss.
Semaglutide is also approved for chronic weight management in adolescents ages 12 and older. Eligibility is based on having an initial BMI at or above the 95th percentile for sex and age.
How does Semaglutide Work?
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GLP-1 is an incretin hormone that plays a role in your appetite and digestion. Incretins — hormones released by your digestive tract — are sent out by your body after you’ve eaten a meal. They help lower your blood sugar by triggering insulin release and blocking sugar production. They also slow down how quickly food leaves your stomach (called gastric emptying).
The result of these actions causes you to feel full — lowering your appetite and causing you to lose weight. Medications like GLP-1 agonists are referred to as incretin mimetics since they “mimic” these effects.
As mentioned above, GLP-1 agonists, like semaglutide, were initially used to treat Type 2 diabetes. This was due to their blood sugar-lowering effects. However, the weight loss side effect has been shown to benefit people without Type 2 diabetes as well.
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