5 days ago · Approximately 15.5 million Americans have been or currently are on injectable diabetes or weight loss medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, including the popular name brands Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound.

Apr 1, 2024 · Key takeaways: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists are popular medications used to treat Type 2 diabetes. Some are also approved for weight loss. Ozempic (semaglutide) and Victoza (liraglutide) are examples that treat Type 2 diabetes. Wegovy and Saxenda are higher-dose versions of each medication, used for weight loss.

GLP-1 stands for glucagon-like peptide 1, which is a hormone your small intestine makes. When blood sugar goes up, GLP-1 encourages your body to make more insulin to lower blood sugar. These...

Losing weight can often be challenging. The good news is a class of medications called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1) agonists are emerging as true game changers, helping to control appetite and hunger, and allowing some people to shed pounds they’ve struggled to …

Jan 8, 2025 · However, a third drug also FDA-approved for weight loss, liraglutide (Saxenda), didn’t work as well as the others, researchers found after reviewing data from dozens of clinical trials. The review also found that a GLP-1 drug still in development, called retatrutide, might be more effective than either Zepbound or Wegovy.

Jan 20, 2025 · Popular GLP-1 medications approved for weight loss, diabetes, and heart disease may have untapped potential to reduce the risks of substance abuse disorders, psychosis, infections, some kinds of ...

Jan 9, 2025 · There are several types of GLP-1 medications used for diabetes treatment. Two types – semaglutide and a higher-dose liragutide – have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a weight-loss treatment. These are the medications you often see advertised on TV, under brand names such as Zepbound and Wegovy.

Jan 10, 2025 · Discover how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic aid weight loss, their benefits, side effects, and how tirzepatide compares for better results.

Sep 17, 2024 · At least a dozen experimental weight-loss drugs designed to be taken as pills are working their way through clinical trials, with the most advanced now in the third and final stage of testing.

Sep 17, 2024 · GLP-1 agonists are a type of medication that has become very important for people with diabetes and those who are trying to lose weight. These medications are not only helpful in managing blood sugar levels but also play a …