Recognizing resilience: learning from the effects of stress on the brain
High-level, it does three important things: Tells your pancreas to release insulin (which helps manage blood sugar ) Slows gastric emptying (which keeps you full longer) Sends a satiety signal to your brain that says youve had enough Now, medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are synthetic versions of GLP-1 at levels roughly 1,000 times higher than what a meal produces
It works by reducing the surface tension of fat molecules, making them easier to separate and transport through the body
This could mean starting with a lower dose, taking more time to increase the dose, or using a lower maintenance dose
Cardiovascular monitoring is advisable, particularly in patients with hypertension, coronary artery disease, or arrhythmias