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If you\u2019re thinking about trying to lose weight, whether you\u2019re concerned about your overall wellness or because your doctor has suggested it, you may be considering medication. After all, being overweight or obese can raise your risk of a whole host of health issues, according to research<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or maybe you have type 2 diabetes and have struggled to keep your blood sugar in balance. And you\u2019re well aware, per the Mayo Clinic<\/a>, that the disease can cause wide-ranging health problems from moderate to life-threatening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One breakthrough medication you may have heard of is GLP-1, which is helping many people with type 2 diabetes get their blood sugar under control. It can also reduce some of the health risks that come along with the disease. In addition, it\u2019s been shown in research<\/a> to give a range of people a significant weight loss boost\u2014and to reduce cardiovascular risks even in those who don\u2019t have diabetes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How GLP-1 works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inside your gut, your body naturally produces a hormone after you eat called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1). Its job: to tell your pancreas to release insulin and block glucagon production to keep your blood sugar in a healthy range. It also sends an \u201cokay, you\u2019re full\u201d signal to your brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GLP-1 mimics<\/em> GLP-1. So in people with type 2 diabetes, the medication helps them manage their blood sugar. It also slows down the speed at which the stomach empties. This means you\u2019ll feel full more quickly and for a longer time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combine that with the fact that it seems to quiet the \u201cfood noise\u201d that many overweight and obese people experience in their minds, and it\u2019s clear why the result is an often significant loss of weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, as with any medication, there are possible side effects. Consider the potential impact of GLP-1 on the body to help you gauge if it\u2019s right for youand<\/em> use it as safely and comfortably as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n