GLP-1 son las siglas de glucagon-like peptide-1 (pptido similar al glucagn-1), una hormona natural liberada por el intestino despus de comer que regula el azcar en sangre y el apetito , evitando los picos repentinos de azcar en sangre
Baseline BMI, insulin resistance, gut motility, GLP-1 receptor expression, and medication adherence all contribute to individual variability in response
Monitoring Your Journey If you and your GP decide that a GLP-1 medication is appropriate for you, the journey doesn't end with the first injection
There are also now two drugs on the market that are FDA-approved for weight loss -- Wegovy, a medication that contains the same main ingredient, semaglutide, as Ozempic, and Zepbound, a medication that contains the same main ingredient, tirzepatide, as Mounjaro
Common side effects include: Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Constipation Bloating Reduced appetite Many patients experience these symptoms most strongly during dose escalation