It helps regulate appetite and blood sugar by signalling the brain to feel satisfied, slowing stomach emptying, and supporting better metabolic control
Texas A&M University, College Station
[8] [9] GLP-1 medications work through several complementary mechanisms: Enhancing insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells in response to elevated blood glucose Suppressing glucagon release , which reduces glucose production by the liver Slowing gastric emptying , helping you feel fuller for longer Acting on appetite centres in the brain to reduce hunger and food intake In the UK, commonly prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonists include semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus), dulaglutide (Trulicity), liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), lixisenatide (Lyxumia) and exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon)
When the yellow bar stops moving, your semaglutide injection is complete
They described eating less frequently, consuming smaller portions, feeling hungry less often, feeling fuller after eating, having different food preferences, and feeling more in control of their eating choices