Your vision needs time to settle as blood sugar stabilizes, and getting glasses too early might mean needing another new pair shortly afterward when your prescription shifts again
Qsymia, Contrave and orlistat are still options for some patients, even if they are not driving the cultural conversation the way GLP-1s are
5.1.2 Effects on satiety In an exploratory, phase I study, oral semaglutide was found to reduce hunger, cravings for high-fat foods, and calorie consumption in patients with T2D [63], consistent with results from an earlier study of subcutaneous semaglutide in patients with obesity [64]
GLP-1 stands for 'glucagon-like peptide-1.' It's a natural hormone your body produces in your gut after you eat
A balanced gut microbiota, or eubiosis, enhances immunity, nutrient absorption, blood glucose and lipid balance, and energy metabolism, while also producing essential vitamins and protecting against pathogens
If you are curious about how GLP-1s impact women in particular, you can dive deeper on our sex-specific guide, to see unique considerations
