Semaglutide mimics GLP1, a natural gut hormone that helps regulate hunger and postmeal blood sugar
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Although autonomic and peripheral GLP-1R+ neurons, including those within the nodose ganglion, may partially contribute to the weight loss actions of peripherally administered GLP-1RA [74, 82], ablation of CNS neurons targeted by nestin - Cre or Wnt1 - Cre abolishes the anorectic actions of peripherally administered GLP-1RA in mice [74, 83]
What can raise UTI risk indirectly: rapid weight loss-related anatomical changes, altered hydration patterns, and concurrent use of SGLT2 inhibitors (which independently raise UTI and genital fungal infection rates by roughly 2 to 4 fold)
Both oral and injection forms deliver the same GLP-1 receptor agonist mechanism, though injections typically achieve faster and more reliable absorption