Semaglutide Effects on Heart Disease and Stroke in Patients With Overweight or Obesity (SELECT) (US National Library of Medicine, 2023)
Research shows that without ongoing intervention, people typically regain about two-thirds of their lost weight within a year of stopping
By increasing insulin availability, semaglutide helps lower blood sugar levels, especially after meals [2]
Reconstituted peptide should be stored in the refrigerator at 2-8 degrees Celsius and used within 28-30 days of reconstitution
As the newest GLP-1 agonist, Mounjaro works in the same way as Ozempic/Wegovy and Saxenda but has an additional action that maximises insulin sensitivity, potential leading to added weight loss benefits
Key Takeaways: Benefits: Lower risk of major cardiovascular events (up to 40% in some studies), improved blood sugar, and weight loss