11 GLP-1 agonists aka Ozempic By Marjorie Appiagyei
Updated: Mar 20
11 GLP-1 agonists aka Ozempic
By Marjorie Appiagyei
GLP-1 agonists are medications that can be used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. Ozempic is one example of this type of medication. Ozempic works by acting like GLP-1, a hormone your body naturally produces that decreases blood sugar and makes you feel fuller after eating. Other GLP-1 agonists include Semaglutide, Liraglutide, Dulaglutide, and Exenatide. In clinical studies, GLP-1 agonists have caused weight loss and lower blood sugar levels among people living with diabetes. Possible side effects may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and decreased appetite. Serious side effects may include pancreas inflammation, gallbladder problems (including gallstones) and dehydration caused by severe vomiting. There is a risk for thyroid tumors in individuals with genetic syndromes that predispose them to tumors. In some cases, people taking Ozempic rapidly lose too much weight and reach a dangerously low body weight. This can result in loss of muscle mass and nutritional deficiencies if not monitored by a physician. For these reasons, these drugs are only recommended to be taken under a doctor's care and in conjunction with healthy lifestyle changes.
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I really enjoyed reading your article, Marjorie! I feel like GLP-1 agonists are something we hear about constantly now, especially with how much attention medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have gotten, but I did not realize how much was actually happening physiologically to produce their effects. I thought it was really interesting learning that GLP-1 receptor agonists do more than just lower blood sugar. They can also decrease appetite and slow down how quickly food leaves the stomach, which helps people feel fuller for longer. That helped me understand why these medications can have such a significant effect on both blood glucose and body weight.
Something else I found interesting is that semaglutide can actually be used for different purposes…
Thanks for raising awareness for potential risks of GLP-1s
Wow, this is a great blog! I didn’t know how many side effects GLP-1 agonists can have
This is an awesome post! More people need to be aware of these serious side effects before using Ozempic.
This is an amazing blog the brings light to the risk that comes with the weight loss everyone strives to achieve from using GLP- 1 agonist aka Ozempic