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What is semaglutide?
Semaglutide is an injectable glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist that's administered once weekly for obesity.
How does it work for weight loss?
GLP-1 is an incretin hormone that plays a role in your appetite and digestion. Incretins - hormones released by your small intestine - are sent out by your body after you've eaten a meal to help lower your blood sugar by triggering insulin and blocking other sources of sugar.
It also slows down how quickly food leaves your stomach (called gastric emptying). The result of these actions causes you to feel full - lowering your appetite and causing you to lose weight. Medications like GLP-1 agonists are referred to as incretin mimetics since they "mimic" these effects.
What is tirzepatide?
Tirzepatide is an injectable which acts as dual glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP) receptor agonist. It is administered once weekly and used off label to treat obesity.
How does it work for weight loss?
These peptides will work to help lower your blood sugar after eating by triggering an insulin release. It also slows down how quickly food leaves your stomach (called gastric emptying).
The result of these actions causes you to feel full - lowering your appetite and causing you to lose weight. It can cause an average 20% reduction in weight.
