GLP-1 medications are designed to act on pathways involved in: Slower digestion and fullness cues Insulin response after meals Appetite signaling Blood sugar regulation Common GLP-1 medications include: Semaglutide Liraglutide Dulaglutide Tirzepatide A licensed provider may consider GLP-1 therapy for eligible patients with goals related to: Weight loss Prediabetes Type 2 diabetes Appetite control Metabolic support Your response depends on genetics, starting health, dosage, lifestyle habits, and how long GLP-1 stays active in your system
Much of the published work on it comes from animal and lab studies, not from large human trials
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