No strict diet is required, but healthy eating enhances results and minimizes side effects
How fast semaglutide works depends on consistent, potent dosing
Its active ingredient, semaglutide, belongs to a class of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists
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If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, discuss this with your healthcare provider to determine the best course of action
Doctors say the drugs effects on the body can make people with obesity healthier
