GLP-1 receptor agonists are medications that mimic this hormone, helping to reduce hunger, slow gastric emptying, and improve insulin sensitivity
Realistic expectationsmodest rather than dramatic lipid changessupport sustainable treatment outcomes
Regular check-ins with your bariatric surgeon and prescribing clinician ensure you are meeting hydration and nutritional goals while on medication
A 55-year-old who loses 40 pounds and normalizes their blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol has potentially added years to their life
Cluster 2 comprised constipation, dehydration, headache, diarrhea, dizziness, hypoglycemia, sweating, and jaundice
There are now three GLP-1RA drugs approved in multiple countries [see Table 1] for chronic weight management, all of which are administered as injections: Wegovy (active substance semaglutide) and Saxenda (active substance liraglutide) from Novo Nordisk, and Mounjaro/Zepbound 1 (active substance tirzepatide) from Eli Lilly the latter being the first dual receptor agonist 2 drug approved