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Which patients begin GLP-1 therapy

Nadler reported positive experiences of prescribing Wegovy, a version of Ozempic approved for obesity, to 12-year-olds

Key Mechanism: "Mimics natural hormones to reduce appetite, increase feelings of fullness after meals, and regulate metabolism." Meet Wegovy Once weekly Inside the Package 4 pen injectors Delivered via NovoCare Ships from Novo Nordisk Once weekly Single weekly injection Proven Results 15% avg

A once-daily Wegovy pill was approved in late December 2025

This natural physiological response occurs because the body reduces total tissue maintenance demands as overall mass decreasesa process not unique to GLP-1 medications

When the nutrients subsequently reach the distal gut, direct contact with the L-cells then triggers additional GLP-1 secretion into the circulation (as also reviewed in [320])