When starting semaglutide (a GLP-1 agonist), some people may notice a slight reduction in weight during the first week, though the changes tend to be modest
Other mechanisms These include, among others, changes in the intestinal microbiota, in the glucose and insulin gradient of the porto-systemic axis, and in the action of GLP-1 on vagal afferents, as well as a reduction in endogenous glucose production12, and an increase in bile salts and intestinal glucose absorption due to increased expression of sodium-glucose cotransporter type 1 (SGLT1)7,1315
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Clinical Considerations for Weight Loss on GLP-1 During Prednisone Treatment Prednisone itself promotes weight gain through increased appetite, cortisol-driven fat redistribution, and fluid retention