We firmly believe the positive effects of these medications in not only enhancing a patients self confidence and body image but also their effects on lowering inflammation, maintaining a healthy body weight and improved internal health markers
GIP plays a role in fat metabolism and energy homeostasis that GLP-1 alone does not address
The Weight Loss Connection Its worth separating the direct effects of GLP-1 medications on lipids from the indirect effects that come through weight loss
The first is semaglutide: Ozempic is the lower-dose version approved for type 2 diabetes, and Wegovy is the higher-dose version approved for obesity
Patients should also ensure proper skin hygiene before injections, cleansing the area with an alcohol wipe and allowing it to dry completely before administering the medication
In addition, the ICV infusion of exendin-4 increases CNS activity, promotes BAT activation and white adipose tissue browning, and increases BAT glucose and triglyceride uptake [27]