Unlock your potential for a healthier and leaner you! GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) injections are a type of medication used primarily for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and, more recently, for weight management.
Here’s some key information about GLP-1 injections:
1. How do GLP-1 injections work?
- GLP-1 is a hormone that stimulates insulin production and reduces glucagon secretion.
- It slows gastric emptying, which leads to increased satiety.
- It also affects the brain’s appetite control centers.
2. What are GlP-1 injections used for?
- Treatment of type 2 diabetes
- Weight loss in individuals with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related comorbidity
3. Common medications
- Liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda)
- Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy)
- Tirzepatide (Moujaro)
4. What are the benefits of GLP-1 injections?
- Improved glycemic control
- Weight loss
- Potential cardiovascular benefits
5. Common Side effects:
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (usually temporary)
- Headache
- Injection site reactions
6. Contraindications:
- If you have Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma, Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2, you should not use GLP-1 injections
7. Precautions:
- Risk of pancreatitis
- Potential thyroid C-cell tumors (based on animal studies)
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