How does Victoza work?

Information reviewed July 24, 2026

Victoza mimics the GLP-1 hormone that the gut releases after eating. It stimulates insulin secretion from the pancreas, suppresses glucagon (which raises blood sugar), and slows gastric emptying — all reducing blood sugar levels.

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