GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Mechanisms, Insights, and the Impact of Wegovy and Ozempic on Contemporary Weight Management | Chapter 7 | Pharmaceutical Research: Recent Advances and Trends Vol. 6

Aims: This book chapter aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of the unintended consequences of the misuse of Wegovy and Ozempic in weight management, expanding on a previously published review article.

 

Methodology: The chapter incorporated recent data and insights into the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight management. The data and analysis presented in this chapter are derived from an extensive review of the current literature and clinical studies up to July 2024. This work synthesizes findings from clinical trials, observational studies, and meta-analyses to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and long-term effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists, particularly Wegovy and Ozempic, in both diabetic and non-diabetic populations. It examines the pharmacological mechanisms, dosing considerations, potential drug interactions, and the overall impact on metabolic health.

 

Results: The chapter highlights that GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Wegovy (Semaglutide) and Ozempic (Semaglutide) are effective in promoting significant weight loss. These agents improve glycemic control and reduce body weight through multifaceted mechanisms, including enhanced insulin secretion, inhibition of glucagon release, delayed gastric emptying, and increased satiety. Clinical evidence shows substantial weight reduction and favorable cardiovascular outcomes in obese individuals. However, the off-label use of these medications for weight management without diabetes raises concerns about safety and long-term effects.

 

Conclusion: The misuse of Wegovy and Ozempic for weight management, while offering promising results, necessitates careful consideration of potential risks and benefits. Future research should focus on long-term safety profiles, optimal dosing strategies, and monitoring protocols to mitigate adverse effects and maximize therapeutic outcomes in diverse patient populations. This chapter underscores the importance of balancing efficacy with safety in the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists for obesity management.

 

 

Author (s) Details

Madhura S. Chothave
MGV’s Pharmacy College, Nashik, India.

 

Anupama A. Kapadnis
MGV’s Pharmacy College, Nashik, India.

 

Manoj J. Jagtap
MGV’s Pharmacy College, Nashik, India.

 

 

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Deep Learning based Performance Analysis of Nutritional Contents in Food Images | Chapter 7 | Recent Developments in Engineering Research Vol.2

 In the present day scenario, analysis of nutrition and calories in daily food intake has become

indispensable. The increasing obesity problems have made a significant effect on the people to be
concerned about the calories they consume. In this paper, we propose a food calorie measurement
system that can help them to measure and manage daily food intake. This method is employed to
identify if the food image is good or rotten. If it is found to be good then it is taken for calorie
measurement analysis and classified based on standard calorific tables using Self-Adaptive Resource
Allocation Network [SARAN]. Then, based on the BMI of a person, the result alarms about whether
the food under analysis is suitable to the person or not. Improvement in the performance analysis
were carried out on ALEXNET Architecture based On Deep Convolutional Neural network. The results show that the accuracy of the system is acceptable and it will greatly improve and facilitate current manual calorie measurement techniques.

Author (s) Details

Dr. S. Kavitha
Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Nandha Engineering College, Erode, India.


S. Pavithra
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Nandha Engineering College, Erode, India.


Dr. S. Karthikeyan
Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, KSR College of Engineering, Tiruchengode, India.


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