Adapted from Jastreboff et al
Furthermore, the drugs ability to improve insulin sensitivity and reduce blood sugar levels may also contribute to its weight loss effects, as elevated blood sugar and insulin resistance are often associated with obesity
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Semaglutide, the active ingredient, mimics a natural hormone that targets areas of the brain involved in regulating appetite and food intake
Harvey of Envision Ignite, an Envision Medical Communications agency, a part of Envision Pharma Group, provided writing support, which was contracted and funded by Boehringer Ingelheim
[PMC free article: PMC11397063] [PubMed: 39275201] Substance Identification Substance Name Semaglutide CAS Registry Number 910463-68-2 Drug Class Breast Feeding Milk, Human Hypoglycemic Agents Incretins Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Agonists GLP-1 Agonists Disclaimer: Information presented in this database is not meant as a substitute for professional judgment