GLP-1 stands for glucagon-like peptide-1, a hormone naturally produced in the gut that tells our bodies when weve eaten, helping regulate blood sugar and appetite
These drugs, originally developed for type 2 diabetes, are now widely prescribed for weight loss
We were interested in finding which drug gives the most weight loss and doesnt have higher rates of side effects like nausea and gastrointestinal problems
Rather than hormones that help regulate blood sugar and appetite, the patches contain botanicalslike berberine, garcinia cambogia, green tea and cinnamon extractswhich the makers claim support weight loss and help balance blood sugar
Hypoglycemia post bariatric surgery: drugs with different mechanisms of action to treat a unique disorder
They were body image problems