semaglutide for lipedema update (after 40 lb weight loss on GLP-1) : r/lipedema 💙 A Smarter Approach to

The protective coating it forms lessens any irritation from stomach acid and may help reduce stomach acid overall

Ozempic is the only FDA-approved oral peptide GLP-1 medication for adults with type 2 diabetes indicated not only to improve blood sugar, along with diet and exercise, but also to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events (MACE) such as heart attack, stroke or death in those who are also at high risk for these events

The key advantage: they're macro-balanced with moderate carbs and fats, so you're not overloading your slowed-down digestive system with excessive fat that can worsen nausea

In addition, intensive research focused on biological targets which could stimulate GLP-1 release in the gut or pancreas, including GPR120, SSTR5, GPR40, TGR-5 and GPR119