Friday, October 4, 2013

Losing With Victoza.

By Pablo Dupont


Victoza is also known by its generic name, Liraglutide. Designed to improve the blood sugar of Type II diabetics, Victoza can also help non-diabetics lose weight. The amount of weight someone will lose varies from person to person, but 5 pounds or more can be expected. It's important to realize there are risks to taking Victoza for weight loss some of these risks can be quite serious and should be discussed with your doctor. Victoza helps the body use insulin more efficiently and it also suppresses the appetite.

How much a person can lose with Victoza is not clear. It varies between people just as it has varied between different research studies. Most doctors' attitude appears to be 'try it and see.' Victoza is not a miracle diet pill. There is no such thing. However, it can help. Some research shows that a loss of 5 pounds over a 26 week period is reasonable.

There are also studies that show a six percent loss of body weight while taking Victoza. You may also want to search online forums. On some forums people claim to have lost large amounts of weight while taking Victoza. Because Victoza is an appetite suppressant, it can be expected to lead to weight loss over time.

If you are considering taking Victoza for weight loss, it is essential that you discuss the risks as well as the benefits with your doctor. First of all, understand that Victoza is not originally intended as a weight loss medication; although it can help people lose weight.

Because Victoza has side effects, the good must be balanced against the bad. Your doctor can help you make this decision. One possibly serious side effect of Victoza is the possibility of an increased risk of thyroid cancer. Victoza has also been linked to an increased occurrence of pancreatitis.

Victoza is biological similar to insulin, but it is not insulin. Specifically, it is an incretin mimetic and imitates the naturally occurring hormone GLP-1. In other words, it helps the body better utilize insulin.

By mimicking GLP-1, the insulin of the body can work more efficiently. Victoza also suppresses the appetite so people eat less and eat less often. In addition to improving the body's ability to use insulin when a diabetic loses weight their body will further increase its efficiency.

Demonstrated to help people lose weight, Victoza and its generic Liraglutide have a lot to offer both diabetics and non-diabetics. However, the benefits must be weighed against the risks. Prescribing Victoza specifically for weight loss is said to be an off-label use; yet, thousands of people have proven this to be an effective weight loss strategy. Remember, in order to keep the weight off, it is essential that healthy lifestyle habits such as regular exercise, healthy food choices and adequate rest are established.




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