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It improves glucose homeostasis through various mechanisms including activation of insulin secretion and inhibition of glucagon secretion, delaying gastric emptying, reducing hepatic glucose production, and decreasing food intake
This translates to losing an additional 24 lbs of fat over a 12-week cutmeaningful progress when every bit of body fat reduction matters
"This is a perfect example on how obesity and weight gain are not lifestyle issues nor lack of willpower," says Rocio Salas-Whalen, MD, is a board-certified endocrinologist specializing in obesity medicine and author of Weightless: A Doctor's Guide to GLP-1 Medications, Sustainable Weight Loss, and the Health You Deserve
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Most patients need continued therapy to maintain benefits, though some may attempt supervised discontinuation after achieving significant metabolic improvements