Medically managed Weight Loss
Struggling to lose weight? If you’ve tried everything, only to see the number on the scale grow even larger, there is still hope.
Pineywoods Health & Wellness Clinic weight loss programs offers you high-quality solutions shown to aid weight loss.
How GLP-1S Works
GLP-1s, or glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, operate by mimicking the actions of a natural hormone in the body called GLP-1. When food is consumed, GLP-1 is released from the intestine, stimulating the release of insulin from pancreatic beta cells, which helps regulate blood sugar levels. GLP-1 also suppresses glucagon secretion, slowing down glucose production in the liver. Additionally, it slows gastric emptying, which aids in controlling appetite and promoting satiety. GLP-1s work by activating the GLP-1 receptors on pancreatic beta cells and other tissues, enhancing the effects of GLP-1 and thereby improving blood sugar control in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
