Slimshot is a newer injectable drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help obese adults lose weight and keep it off. It is manufactured by Novo Nordisk, which also manufactures Victoza. Semaglutide weight loss works through GLP-1 agonism, or the stimulation of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptors in your intestines. When these receptors are activated, your body experiences a drop in appetite as well as an increase in blood sugar, among other things. Semaglutide is different from other weight loss treatments out there because of how it is administered and the fact that it is FDA approved. Semaglutide must be injected subcutaneously. It was also found to improve blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes and can help control blood sugar in combination with other diabetes treatment you may be using, like sulfonylurea or insulin. Semaglutide is not used as an anti-diabetic medicine on its own but rather along with these other drugs to help manage your blood sugar. Because semaglutide works by manipulating your body’s GLP-1 levels, it isn’t able to give you any immediate effects after taking it, meaning that you won’t feel satisfied until a few hours later when its effects start working on your system. This may take some getting used to if you are transitioning off fast-acting diet pills or something similar.

Slimshot works by mimicking the action of a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which regulates appetite and food intake. It helps to increase feelings of fullness, reduce hunger, and slow down digestion, leading to decreased calorie intake and ultimately weight loss.

The amount of weight loss experienced with slimshot can vary depending on factors such as starting weight, diet, exercise, and individual response to the medication. Clinical trials have shown that people using semaglutide for weight loss typically lose significantly more weight compared to those on a placebo or other weight loss medications. On average, participants in these trials lost around 15-17% of their body weight over the course of 3-4 months.

Slimshot is generally prescribed to adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 27 kg/m² or higher who have at least one weight-related health condition (such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol) or adults with a BMI of 30 kg/m² or higher, regardless of other health conditions. It is typically recommended for individuals who have struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise alone.

Yes, slimshot can lower blood sugar levels in addition to promoting weight loss. It works by stimulating insulin secretion from the pancreas in response to elevated blood sugar levels, reducing the amount of glucose produced by the liver, and increasing the uptake of glucose by muscle and fat cells. This helps to improve overall blood sugar control in individuals with type 2 diabetes.