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By Kate Daley Published on February 2, 2026 6 min read For this weeks top story, were comparing the cost of Ozempic and other GLP-1 weight-loss medications to exercise and diet
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These drugs were originally developed for diabetes, then approved for weight loss, and are now being studied to see how they affect a variety of mental health disorders, including addiction and food noise, she explains
The mechanism of action involves several key processes: Stimulating insulin secretion from the pancreas when blood glucose levels are elevated Suppressing glucagon release , which reduces glucose production by the liver Slowing gastric emptying , helping to moderate post-meal blood sugar spikes Reducing appetite through effects on brain centres that regulate hunger Ozempic is administered as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection , typically into the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm