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The body also produces it naturally, and it plays a role in creating cell membranes and influencing insulin response

When defending its position, Caremark cited cost concerns and the availability of preferred, therapeutically interchangeable medications (like those made by Zepbounds competitor, Novo Nordisk)

It fits more easily into more lives

One of their key effects is delayed gastric emptying - they literally slow down how fast food leaves your stomach, keeping you fuller for longer

GLP-1 has the ability to decrease blood sugar levels in a glucose-dependent manner by enhancing the secretion of insulin

For some researchers, the additional weight loss from higher doses is not worth the increased side effect burden, and a dose between 1.0 and 1.7 mg represents their personal optimal balance