These effects are seen even outside of diabetes control.[ref] Decreased colon cancer mortality: A 5-year mortality study in colon cancer patients showed that GLP-1 RA use decreased mortality risk by 60% in obese patients.[ref] Decreased risk of substance abuse: A large 2026 study using data from the VA showed that GLP-1 RA drugs reduce the risk of developing a substance addiction (drugs, alcohol)
It is frequently used to lower the risk of major cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes who have existing heart disease or risk factors
30 Weight-loss injections Some clinics offer fat-dissolving or lipotropic injections, marketed as nonsurgical or natural weight-loss treatments that arent GLP-1 medications
It attacks the core drivers of type 2 diabetes: hepatic and peripheral insulin resistance, ectopic lipid accumulation, and compensatory hyperinsulinemia
A clinical dietitian and lifestyle coach who works with the patient on nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress, with practical tips, swaps, and recipes that fit the patients actual routine
Compounded versions sold through telehealth are not the same regulated product, and their potency depends on the compounding pharmacy
