Semaglutide is a medication that has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, but it has also been shown to be effective for weight loss. Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, which means that it mimics the action of a hormone called GLP-1 that is naturally produced in the body. GLP-1 helps to regulate appetite and reduce food intake, leading...