[1] [2] They work by mimicking a naturally occurring hormone that regulates blood glucose levels, slows gastric emptying, and reduces appetite
GLP-1 drugs research: summary GLP1 drugs may move beyond diabetes and weight loss into multidisease therapies This could significantly increase the number and profile of users, including nonobese and older populations Innovations such as oral GLP1s may further accelerate uptake and accessibility For food and beverage, the shift needs to be watched closely to understand behaviour change, consumption patterns and nutritional needs GLP-1s started life as diabetes medications, then took the world by storm for treating obesity
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However, rapid weight loss often comes with unwanted side effects: muscle loss (up to 20-60% of total weight lost) and sagging skin on areas like the arms, neck, or belly
Small habits repeated consistently often produce better long-term results than aggressive short-term changes
Once patients get to mid to high doses of 8 to 12 mg, costs rise precipitously