Clinical questions are handled by the in-app care team, not phone or email
GIP, specifically, reduces appetite by affecting the brain
These effects have been consistently observed across commonly used GLP-1RAs, including semaglutide and liraglutide
GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy) work by mimicking a hormone your body already produces: glucagon-like peptide-1, which is released naturally after you eat
(28) There were no statistically significant differences in amputation risk between GLP-1s, SGLT-2 inhibitors, DPP4-Is, and all other agents
To learn more about how long you may use Ozempic for weight loss, talk with your doctor