What is semaglutide?

2022-11-11T15:27:45+01:00

Semaglutide is a drug analog of the hormone GLP-1, a hormone secreted in the intestine after meals and which confers satiety as well as regulating sugar metabolism. It is used with different dosages, indications and pharmacological form in the treatment of diabetes and obesity.   How does semaglutide work in the treatment of obesity? Semaglutide [...]

What is semaglutide?2022-11-11T15:27:45+01:00

Obesity- How to tell if a person is obese?

2022-11-14T13:22:11+01:00

Let's talk about obesity. An obese person is defined as someone who has an excess of adipose mass.   How is obesity diagnosed? In adults, to diagnose obesity, the body mass index, called Body Mass Index (BMI), must be calculated. People who have a BMI greater than 30 kg/mt2 are defined as obese. If the [...]

Obesity- How to tell if a person is obese?2022-11-14T13:22:11+01:00
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