GLP-1 pills are coming, and they could revolutionize weight-loss
Sep 17, 2024 · Dushay cited hopes that pill versions of GLP-1 drugs could ease shortages, come at lower cost and enhance convenience. But she and other doctors also warn about the potential for misuse, a...
What Will Happen if Millions of Americans Lose Access to GLP-1s …
1 day ago · Study results published in Alzheimer’s and Dementia last month found that a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) could lower the risk of dementia. 1 GLP-1 medications have shown promise in diabetes, heart disease, weight management, substance use disorder, and now Alzheimer disease, with likely many more favorable studies and FDA labels to follow.
Beyond Ozempic: New GLP-1 drugs promise weight loss and …
June 23, 2024, 5:46 PM UTC. By Berkeley Lovelace Jr. The next wave of obesity drugs is coming soon. Drug companies are racing to develop GLP-1 drugs following the blockbuster success of Novo...
Many people using GLP-1s for weight loss stop treatment too soon ... - CNN
May 21, 2024 · An analysis of health insurance claims released Tuesday found that most people using GLP-1 medications – about 58% – were on their treatment plan for less than 12 weeks, falling short of a key...
GLP-1 drugs could help prevent 34,000 heart attacks and strokes …
Sep 18, 2024 · New research from Dandelion Health, a platform that uses real-world data and clinical AI to advance personalized care, found that GLP-1 drugs could also serve as primary prevention,...
Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy may help stave off some cancers - NPR
Aug 12, 2024 · Several new studies find promising evidence that the GLP-1 class of drugs may have a cancer-preventive effect, especially for cancers linked to obesity.
GLP-1s like Ozempic are among the most important drug …
Oct 24, 2024 · GLP -1 is a short-lived hormone that is usually released in a person’s intestines, after a meal. Once in the blood it helps regulate glucose levels, by stimulating the pancreas to release...
The Crackdown on Compounded GLP-1 Meds Has Begun
Oct 10, 2024 · Eli Lilly has sent cease-and-desist letters to hundreds of compounding pharmacies, telehealth companies, and medical spas making and selling “compounded” versions of tirzepatide.
Considering GLP-1 medications? What they are and why lifestyle …
The good news is a class of medications called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1) agonists are emerging as true game changers, helping to control appetite and hunger, and allowing some people to shed pounds they’ve struggled to lose for years.
Digital health companies are launching programs around GLP-1s
May 25, 2024 · Companies including Calibrate, Ro and WeightWatchers are looking to capitalize on the GLP-1 boom by launching weight loss programs around medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Medication...