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Redazione internazionale di Top Doctors
Chirurgia generale
What is Wegovy and how is it used?
Wegovy is a prescription medication specifically designed for weight management. It contains the active ingredient semaglutide, a synthetic version of a naturally occurring hormone in the body known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). It plays an important role in regulating appetite, food intake and blood sugar levels. Leading consultant surgeon Mr Sanjay Agrawal tells us all about it, in this informative article.