Ozempic works through multiple pathways to influence blood pressure levels in patients with type 2 diabetes
"It works by slowing digestion so you feel full longer, stimulating insulin release to lower blood glucose levels and acting on appetite centers in the brain to reduce hunger and food cravings," explains Lauren Harris-Pincus, M.S., RDN
Saxenda is a prescription weight loss injection containing liraglutide that helps regulate appetite, slow stomach emptying, and support lower calorie intake
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Its main mechanism is directly tied to chromodulin, a chromium-dependent protein that augments the signaling of insulin receptors