Director of IV Nutritional Therapy Susan Diaz-Giraldo, AGACNP-BC, MS, RN, CEN Susan Diaz-Giraldo is an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
Injection Training or In-Office Care Depending on your plan, you may: receive injections in-office, or be taught how to safely self-administer SubQ injections at home, with clear instructions and dosing guidance
GLP-1 exerts several key physiologic effects: Increases glucose-dependent insulin secretion Suppresses inappropriate glucagon release Delays gastric emptying Promotes satiety and reduces appetite Pharmacologic GLP-1 receptor agonists, including semaglutide, liraglutide, and tirzepatide, are engineered to resist DPP-4 degradation, allowing them to persist for hours to days
It influences mood, focus, metabolism, immune function, pain sensitivity, hormone signaling, and emotional resilience