In the brain, appetite signals decrease significantly
Other diabetes medications are now also being repurposed for weight loss: On Wednesday, the FDA approved Zepbound, another version of Mounjaro, for chronic weight management
As mentioned earlier, the most important effect of incretins is to stimulate the production and secretion of insulin by the pancreas, and clinical studies show that the activation of this process, whether by stimulation of GLP-1 by semaglutide alone or simultaneous stimulation of GLP-1/GIP by tirzepatide, is associated with better glycemic control in type 2 diabetics
Wegovy does have potential side effects, the agency said, including nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal (stomach) pain, headache, fatigue, dyspepsia (indigestion), dizziness, abdominal distension, belching, flatulence, low blood sugar in patients with diabetes, flatulence and heartburn