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Weight loss compared to placebo was ~5% in RCTs
By mimicking these hormones, the drug does the following: Increases insulin secretion, resulting in lower blood sugar Decreases glucagon production (For those with diabetes, unchecked glucagon production can result in blood sugars that are too high.) Slows gastric emptying (process by which the contents of the stomach are emptied into the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine)
Wu HY, Tang XQ, Liu H, Mao XF, Wang YX
STICKING WITH IT I never really felt like giving up during this process because I made a commitment to only eat foods and do exercise that I love
However, some reports suggest that gastric emptying may return to baseline levels over time 38