As a GLP-1 receptor agonist, it stimulates the pancreas to produce insulin when blood sugar is high and inhibits glucose release from the liver when levels are low helping maintain stable blood sugar levels essential for managing diabetes
Not formally approved for weight loss, though weight reduction occurs as a secondary effect
Monitor how your appetite feels, how your energy levels respond, whether fatigue patterns change, and how your relationship with food shifts
Marso et al, 2016a
The global obesity crisis, with over 650 million adults classified as obese by WHO estimates, is creating sustained demand for effective pharmacological interventions
Many patients use this program alongside hormone therapy, mental health care, or IV nutrient support