What is Wegovy®? How does it work?
What is Wegovy®? How does it work?
What is Wegovy®? How does it work?
Wegovy® mimics a gut hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). When you eat, GLP-1 slows digestion and helps you feel full.
It also:
Balances blood sugar
Reduces appetite
Regulates insulin
It is important to explain more and to give more information about Wegovy® and similar medications. Let's start exploring together the journey of GLP-1 analogues, why they are essential today in the management of obesity, and the importance of appropriate medical monitoring.
It is important to explain more and to give more information about Wegovy® and similar medications. Let's start exploring together the journey of GLP-1 analogues, why they are essential today in the management of obesity, and the importance of appropriate medical monitoring.
Wegovy® (semaglutide) and GLP-1 Analogues are prescription medications used to manage chronic weight management in adults. These are designed to help individuals with obesity or overweight who also have weight-related medical conditions
Wegovy® (semaglutide) and GLP-1 Analogues are prescription medications used to manage chronic weight management in adults. These are designed to help individuals with obesity or overweight who also have weight-related medical conditions
The History of GLP-1 Analogues
The History of GLP-1 Analogues
About 40 years ago, researchers identified a hormone called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), which is naturally secreted by our digestive system in response to food intake. Its initial role is to regulate blood sugar levels.
About 40 years ago, researchers identified a hormone called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), which is naturally secreted by our digestive system in response to food intake. Its initial role is to regulate blood sugar levels.
The first treatments to mimic this hormone, GLP-1 analogues, were designed to help patients with type 2 diabetes. However, research quickly revealed positive effects far beyond regulating blood sugar. GLP-1 receptors are found in many organs, including the heart, kidneys, liver, and even the brain.
The first treatments to mimic this hormone, GLP-1 analogues, were designed to help patients with type 2 diabetes. However, research quickly revealed positive effects far beyond regulating blood sugar. GLP-1 receptors are found in many organs, including the heart, kidneys, liver, and even the brain.
How Does It Work?
How Does It Work?
Wegovy® mimics a naturally occurring hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which helps regulate appetite and blood sugar levels. By stimulating GLP-1 receptors in the brain, Wegovy® can:
Wegovy® mimics a naturally occurring hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which helps regulate appetite and blood sugar levels. By stimulating GLP-1 receptors in the brain, Wegovy® can:
Reduce appetite: Making you feel fuller for longer.
Slow down stomach emptying: This can also contribute to feelings of fullness.
Improve blood sugar control: For individuals with diabetes, Wegovy® can help manage blood sugar levels.
Reduce appetite: Making you feel fuller for longer.
Slow down stomach emptying: This can also contribute to feelings of fullness.
Improve blood sugar control: For individuals with diabetes, Wegovy® can help manage blood sugar levels.
Wegovy® is primarily used in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity to:
Wegovy® is primarily used in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity to:
Promote weight loss: Help individuals lose weight and maintain weight loss.
Improve health outcomes: Reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
Promote weight loss: Help individuals lose weight and maintain weight loss.
Improve health outcomes: Reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
Thus, GLP-1 analogues, including Wegovy®, are not only solutions for losing weight, but allies for improving your quality of life in general.
Thus, GLP-1 analogues, including Wegovy®, are not only solutions for losing weight, but allies for improving your quality of life in general.
Safety: significant experience and perspective
Safety: significant experience and perspective
GLP-1 analogues, such as Wegovy®, have been used for over 20 years to treat type 2 diabetes, and for over 10 years to treat obesity and overweight. Millions of patients worldwide use these treatments, and the potential side effects are well known. The most common include gastrointestinal upset, such as nausea, which usually resolves within a few weeks.
GLP-1 analogues, such as Wegovy®, have been used for over 20 years to treat type 2 diabetes, and for over 10 years to treat obesity and overweight. Millions of patients worldwide use these treatments, and the potential side effects are well known. The most common include gastrointestinal upset, such as nausea, which usually resolves within a few weeks.
With this extensive experience, healthcare professionals are well aware of the safety profile of these treatments and know how to adjust doses to minimize side effects. At YouAre, we work in collaboration with healthcare experts to offer you personalized monitoring throughout your treatment.
With this extensive experience, healthcare professionals are well aware of the safety profile of these treatments and know how to adjust doses to minimize side effects. At YouAre, we work in collaboration with healthcare experts to offer you personalized monitoring throughout your treatment.
Why use Wegovy®?
Why use Wegovy®?
Obesity is much more than excess weight. It is a chronic disease, marked by excessive accumulation of body fat and alterations in adipose tissue, which can have serious consequences on health and reduce life expectancy. It often results from a complex set of factors and can become irreversible if left untreated.
Obesity is much more than excess weight. It is a chronic disease, marked by excessive accumulation of body fat and alterations in adipose tissue, which can have serious consequences on health and reduce life expectancy. It often results from a complex set of factors and can become irreversible if left untreated.
While diet and exercise are essential, they may sometimes not be enough. GLP-1 analogues like Wegovy® offer a therapeutic solution by acting on the root causes of obesity. They help regulate hunger and satiety signals, facilitating sustainable weight loss and contributing to overall well-being.
While diet and exercise are essential, they may sometimes not be enough. GLP-1 analogues like Wegovy® offer a therapeutic solution by acting on the root causes of obesity. They help regulate hunger and satiety signals, facilitating sustainable weight loss and contributing to overall well-being.
The importance of personalized monitoring
The importance of personalized monitoring
Wegovy® is a treatment that requires close support. Regular monitoring allows you to maximize the benefits of the treatment while minimizing side effects. At YouAre, we know how important it is not to feel alone in this process. We offer you personalized support, with expert advice and treatment adjustments adapted to your progress. We are here to listen to you, answer your questions and offer you the support you need to succeed.
Wegovy® is a treatment that requires close support. Regular monitoring allows you to maximize the benefits of the treatment while minimizing side effects. At YouAre, we know how important it is not to feel alone in this process. We offer you personalized support, with expert advice and treatment adjustments adapted to your progress. We are here to listen to you, answer your questions and offer you the support you need to succeed.
In conclusion
In conclusion
Wegovy® and other GLP-1 analogues are not miracle solutions, but powerful tools to improve your quality of life and reduce the risks associated with obesity. At YouAre, our mission is to support you in every step of your journey, by offering you reliable information, personalized follow-up, and a caring approach.
Wegovy® and other GLP-1 analogues are not miracle solutions, but powerful tools to improve your quality of life and reduce the risks associated with obesity. At YouAre, our mission is to support you in every step of your journey, by offering you reliable information, personalized follow-up, and a caring approach.
About YouAre
At YouAre, we’re more than just a weight loss solution; we’re a dedicated partner in your journey to lasting change. With a team that truly understands you, we provide expert advice and unwavering support, ensuring every step is designed with your goals in mind. All this, delivered 100% online, so you can focus on becoming the best version of yourself.
At YouAre, we’re more than just a weight loss solution; we’re a dedicated partner in your journey to lasting change. With a team that truly understands you, we provide expert advice and unwavering support, ensuring every step is designed with your goals in mind. All this, delivered 100% online, so you can focus on becoming the best version of yourself.
Personalised treatments.
If recommended, you'll receive a customised, holistic plan—potentially including Wegovy® —tailored specifically to your needs.
Average weight loss after 12 months: 15-20%
Disclaimer: Medication is prescribed based on what your medical expert determines is medically appropriate and necessary for you. This may include prescribing generic drug products, and/or compounded products if appropriate and necessary.
Personalised treatments.
If recommended, you'll receive a customised, holistic plan—potentially including Wegovy® —tailored specifically to your needs.
Average weight loss after 12 months: 15-20%
Disclaimer: Medication is prescribed based on what your medical expert determines is medically appropriate and necessary for you. This may include prescribing generic drug products, and/or compounded products if appropriate and necessary.
