Send us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply. Oral Wegovy is officially FDA approved — but what does that actually mean for patients? In this episode of Your Checkup, we break down the December 2025 approval of oral semaglutide 25 mg for chronic weight management, who qualifies, how it works, and how effective it really is. We review the clinical trial data behind the approval, including expected weight loss, common side effects, and...
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Send us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply. Oral Wegovy is officially FDA approved — but what does that actually mean for patients? In this episode of Your Checkup, we break down the December 2025 approval of oral semaglutide 25 mg for chronic weight management, who qualifies, how it works, and how effective it really is. We review the clinical trial data behind the approval, including expected weight loss, common side effects, and...
74: Why Your Body Fights Weight Loss: Metabolic Adaptation Explained
Your Checkup: Patient Education Health Podcast
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4 months ago
74: Why Your Body Fights Weight Loss: Metabolic Adaptation Explained
Send us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply. Metabolic adaptation is a powerful physiological process that explains why weight loss is so challenging and why keeping it off can feel like your body is working against you. • Your body burns fewer calories than expected after weight loss, creating an "energy gap" • For every kilogram lost, metabolism slows by approximately 25 calories • Weight loss affects hormones like leptin (satiety) and...
Your Checkup: Patient Education Health Podcast
Send us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply. Oral Wegovy is officially FDA approved — but what does that actually mean for patients? In this episode of Your Checkup, we break down the December 2025 approval of oral semaglutide 25 mg for chronic weight management, who qualifies, how it works, and how effective it really is. We review the clinical trial data behind the approval, including expected weight loss, common side effects, and...
