Guerda Johnson, FNP-C delivers weight loss medicine that works with your biology, not against it
Safe use of weight loss injections If your provider determines that youre a good candidate for weight loss medication, they will have you start at the lowest dose, and then gradually increase your dose over time
However, its important to note that compounded GLP-1s are not FDA approved
These drugs work by mimicking hormones in the gut that regulate appetite and insulin, helping: Feel fuller for longer Reduce food cravings Support sustained weight loss However, because the digestive system absorbs pills differently, the Wegovy tablet contains a higher dose of semaglutide than the injection to achieve similar results
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This equips the body to handle metabolic shifts