Understanding your options and what to expect Delivery timing and how the process works General questions before you decide The Mechanism Behind Delayed Gastric Emptying The pharmacological mechanism by which Ozempic slows digestion involves specific interactions with GLP-1 receptors located throughout the gastrointestinal tract
Including semaglutide allows for increased insulin secretion while suppressing glucagon release
However, some side effects may occur, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain
The injectable medication works by mimicking the action of the hormone GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), which helps regulate blood sugar levels in the body
However, you are more likely to experience severe side effects such as nausea, vomiting, hypoglycemia or low blood sugar levels, and diarrhea with high dosage
Note you should not take Wegovy if: you are pregnant or trying to conceive you are breastfeeding your BMI is below 30, or below 27, and you do not have a weight-related medical condition you have ever had a serious allergic reaction to any of the ingredients in Wegovy, especially semaglutide Wegovy is also cautioned in some people, such as those with: diabetic retinopathy a history of pancreatitis severe, congestive heart failure You should speak to your doctor before using Wegovy pens if you have: kidney problems diabetes inflammation of your pancreas low blood sugar levels (hypoglycaemia) diabetic eye disease (retinopathy) A doctor may not be able to prescribe Wegovy in these cases
