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title: "How does semaglutide work? Mechanism and timeline"
description: "Semaglutide works by acting like GLP-1 to reduce appetite and slow stomach emptying. Here is what that means and why timelines, with clinician guidance."
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# How does semaglutide work? Mechanism and timeline

> Semaglutide works by acting like GLP-1 to reduce appetite and slow stomach emptying. Here is what that means and why timelines, with clinician guidance.

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