Once at the hospital, providers may also perform additional treatments, like intubation, to help you breathe
Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist designed to bind to GLP-1 receptors, which help regulate appetite.[4] Semaglutide was originally developed as a treatment for T2D to improve blood sugar levels, but clinical trials later showed that patients also lost weight while taking it.[4-8] Additional studies support semaglutides effectiveness in promoting weight loss in non-diabetics.[5,8,11] Semaglutide supports weight loss by suppressing appetite, delaying stomach emptying, and stimulating insulin secretion.[4] It is typically used alongside dietary changes and exercise in adults with and without diabetes.[4] All GLP-1 medications require a prescription from a healthcare provider
Endnotes These drugs are commonly prescribed for weight management, to treat type 2 diabetes, or to reduce the risk of heart attacks and stroke in people with cardiovascular disease
Use sterile water only for single-use reconstitutions that will be administered immediately
Prior authorization forms are completed by the prescribing healthcare provider and will ask questions about the individuals eligibility, including information on their BMI and past weight loss attempts