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It works by: Slowing gastric emptying , which prolongs feelings of fullness after eating Reducing appetite through effects on brain regions that regulate hunger Improving glycaemic control by enhancing insulin secretion when blood glucose is elevated Reducing glucagon secretion , which helps prevent excessive glucose production by the liver The medication is administered as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection, with doses gradually increased over 16-20 weeks to the maintenance dose of 2.4 mg weekly (though some patients may remain on 1.7 mg if the higher dose is not tolerated)
At this level, you may also qualify for bariatric surgery referrals, though many patients prefer trying GLP-1 therapy first
Gyms across the spectrum of bougieness are capitalizing on the trend: Equinox, which costs more than $200 a month, has launched a training and lifestyle program for those on GLP-1s, and Planet Fitness, at $15 a month , publishes blogs about the best exercises for users
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