Accessed 2/2/23
GLP-1 injections are medications that help regulate appetite and blood sugar levels, promoting effective weight loss and potentially helping manage type 2 diabetes
Currently, depending on your diagnosed health conditions, GLP-1s can be prescribed to help you with: Controlling blood sugar (for example, Victoza) Assisting with weight management (for example, Saxenda) Treating obstructive sleep apnea (for example, Zepbound) Slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease (for example, Ozempic) Reducing cardiovascular events, including death, heart attack, and stroke (for example, Wegovy) How GLP-1s Work GLP-1s fill in for the GLP-1 hormones your body naturally makes, per StatPearls
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Trials are reviewing combinations like GLP-1/GIP/GCG receptor agonists, which are looking promising in early studies