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When administered, these medications work through several mechanisms: Slowing gastric emptying - Food remains in the stomach longer, which can contribute to feelings of fullness Reducing appetite signaling - The medications act on brain regions involved in hunger and satiety Improving insulin secretion - In response to food intake, insulin release becomes more efficient, which is why these medications were originally developed for diabetes Decreasing glucagon secretion - This hormone raises blood sugar, so reducing it helps with glucose control The two primary GLP-1 receptor agonists used for weight loss are: Semaglutide - FDA-approved for weight management under the brand name Wegovy (also sold as Ozempic for diabetes and Rybelsus as an oral diabetes medication)