Science 340 , 991994 (2013)
When combined with increased physical activity and a low-calorie diet, semaglutide (Wegovy) is indicated for weight management in patients with: Obesity (BMI of 30 kg/m or higher) Overweight (BMI of 27 kg/m or higher) with at least one weight-related health condition such as high cholesterol levels, hypertension (high blood pressure), heart disease, and type 2 diabetes Mechanism of action Semaglutide is a GLP-1 agonist that slows digestion, reduces appetite, and stabilizes blood sugar by working in the following ways: It mimics the action of glucagon-like peptide-1 in the lateral hypothalamus (hunger control centre), which suppresses appetite and gives you a feeling of satiety
We continuously collect safety data on our marketed GLP-1 RA medicines and work closely with the authorities to ensure patient safety
doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2416394
Otros beneficios adicionales para la salud Adems de la prdida de peso y el control del azcar en sangre, estos medicamentos tambin pueden ofrecer otros beneficios para la salud: Ozempic y Wegovy : Han demostrado reducir el riesgo de eventos cardiovasculares, como ataques cardacos y accidentes cerebrovasculares, en pacientes con diabetes tipo 2