About Wegovy Injections

Wegovy (semaglutide) is a once-weekly injectable medication approved for weight loss in adults and some adolescents. It belongs to a class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists, which help regulate appetite, digestion, and blood sugar levels.

How does Wegovy help you lose weight?

Wegovy helps with weight loss by mimicking a natural hormone called GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1), which plays a key role in appetite regulation, digestion, and blood sugar control.

• Reduces Appetite - Wegovy acts on the brain's hunger centers (specifically the hypothalamus), making you feel full sooner and stay full longer. This helps reduce cravings and overall calorie intake.
• Slows Digestion - It delays stomach emptying, so food stays in your stomach longer, leading to longer-lasting fullness and less frequent hunger.
• Regulates Blood Sugar & Insulin - It improves the body's response to insulin, helping prevent fat storage and promoting fat burning.
• Affects Brain's Reward System - Wegovy can help reduce cravings for high-calorie and sugary foods, making it easier to stick to a healthier diet.

How does Wegovy promote weight loss?

Wegovy works by mimicking a natural gut hormone called GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1), which plays a key role in regulating appetite, digestion, and blood sugar levels. By enhancing GLP-1 activity, Wegovy helps with weight loss in the following ways:

Reduces Appetite & Cravings

• Wegovy acts on the brain's appetite centers (hypothalamus), reducing hunger signals.
• It helps you feel full faster and stay full longer, leading to lower calorie intake.
• Many users report fewer cravings for high-calorie and sugary foods.

Slows Digestion (Gastric Emptying)

• It delays how quickly food leaves the stomach, keeping you full for a longer period.
• This helps prevent overeating and stabilizes blood sugar levels.

Regulates Blood Sugar & Fat Storage

• Wegovy improves insulin sensitivity, meaning your body can use glucose more efficiently.
• It reduces glucagon, a hormone that raises blood sugar and promotes fat storage.
• This prevents fat accumulation and encourages fat burning instead.

Affects Brain's Reward System

• Wegovy may influence brain pathways related to food reward and emotional eating.
• This can help break habits of eating for pleasure rather than hunger.

How much weight can you lose?

Clinical trials show that Wegovy (semaglutide) can help people lose an average of 15% of their body weight over 68 weeks (about 16 months). The exact amount of weight loss varies based on dosage, diet, exercise, and individual metabolism.