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Semaglutide is taken once a week, ideally on the same day and time each week
Semaglutide works through several simultaneous mechanisms: it reduces appetite and food cravings, slows digestion so you feel full longer, improves insulin response, and may lower blood pressure and other cardiometabolic risk markers
Semaglutide acts on GLP-1 receptors in the hypothalamusthe brain region responsible for regulating hunger and satiety signals
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Kidney Disease People with kidney disease should exercise caution when considering semaglutide, as the medications impact on kidney function requires careful evaluation
