How GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic work
Process map by Brian. 13 steps, 1 layer. Tags: science, health, controversy, pop culture.
- You: Inject once a week
- The medication: It mimics a natural hormone, GLP-1
- Pancreas: Insulin rises when blood sugar is high
- Stomach and gut: The stomach empties more slowly
- Brain: Appetite signals drop and cravings quiet down
- You: You eat less without feeling as deprived
- You: Weight and blood sugar fall over months
- You: Any side effects?
- You: The dose is raised slowly to help
- You: Do you keep taking it?
- You: The benefits continue
- You: Appetite and weight often return
- You: Long-term plans are discussed with a doctor