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GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide work through an entirely different mechanismthey bind to glucagon-like peptide-1 receptors in the pancreas and brain, slowing gastric emptying, enhancing satiety, and improving blood sugar control

Oral semaglutide requires daily dosing and depends on stomach pH, food timing, and specific absorption conditions to reach therapeutic levels, resulting in lower peak concentrations and sometimes variable glucose control between individuals

Semaglutide (marketed as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for obesity) produces average weight loss around 15% over 68 weeks