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Mechanism of Action Metformin decreases hepatic glucose production and improves hepatic insulin sensitivity but has only a modest impact on peripheral insulin-mediated glucose uptake (i.e., insulin resistance), which is likely due to a reduction in hyperglycemia, triglycerides, and free fatty acid levels (48,49)

It acts like natural GLP-1, connecting to the same receptors, but it stays in the body much longer than the hormone would, according to clinical data reviewed by the National Library of Medicine

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Oral semaglutide requires daily dosing and achieves lower bioavailability due to stomach acid breakdown, making it a secondary choice for weight loss