How GLP-1 Medications Work GLP-1 medications mimic the hormone naturally produced by the body , resulting in lower blood sugar , reduced appetite, and slower digestion of food
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The irony here is that GLP-1 medications have been shown to be incredibly safe
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Our conversion chart maps equivalent doses between the two most common options
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