These medications may not be suitable for those with a history of certain thyroid conditions or those who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
For more information on GLP-1 therapies, see the European Medicines Agencys overview of Ozempic
And, thats what GLP-1 drugs are: a type of peptide hormone that can stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin after meals, as well as slow the movement of food from the stomach into the small intestine to help suppress appetite
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