It is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist that mimics natural hormones made by your gut
[3] [5] For patients with LDL-C 190 mg/dL, high-intensity statins are first-line therapy, with consideration of ezetimibe, bempedoic acid, or PCSK9 inhibitors for additional lowering
Many patients successfully combine semaglutide with other diabetes medications, but your provider may reduce doses of insulin or drugs like sulfonylureas to prevent low blood sugar
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