Marcelle PickHelping Women Reclaim Vitality & Health | Author & Co-Founder of Women to Women Clinic

What is a Semaglutide and How Does It Work? Will It Work For You?

27 Mar 2024 · 1 min

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Marcelle Pick explains what semaglutide is: a medication in the GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist class that mimics an endogenous hormone which regulates blood sugar and reduces appetite. She states these drugs were studied for managing type 2 diabetes and also support significant weight loss by increasing fullness and lowering cravings.

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Let's talk about semiglutide and what it is. It's actually part of a powerful class of medications known as GLP1 receptor agonist. Fancy word. And these drugs are actually something we have on board ourselves, this GLP one. And they mimic that hormone that regulates blood sugar and reduces appetite. And the result, not only does it help manage type 2 diabetes, that's what it was studied for, but it also supports significant weight loss by making you feel fuller, longer and reducing those pesty cravings and hunger.