Genetic evidence that diabetes drug GLP-1 receptor agonists achieve weight loss primarily by reducing fat mass more than muscleGenetic evidence that diabetes drug GLP-1 receptor agonists achieve weight loss primarily by reducing fat mass more than muscle
Diabetes and obesity have become pressing health issues worldwide. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, a class of medications widely used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D), have shown significant effectiveness in both lowering blood sugar levels and aiding weight loss due to their unique pharmacological mechanisms. A research team assessed the impact of Read More
Genetic evidence that diabetes drug GLP-1 receptor agonists achieve weight loss primarily by reducing fat mass more than muscleGenetic evidence that diabetes drug GLP-1 receptor agonists achieve weight loss primarily by reducing fat mass more than muscle
Diabetes and obesity have become pressing health issues worldwide. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, a class of medications widely used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D), have shown significant effectiveness in both lowering blood sugar levels and aiding weight loss due to their unique pharmacological mechanisms. A research team assessed the impact of […]
Bariatric Surgeons Being Put Out of Work by GLP-1 DrugsBariatric Surgeons Being Put Out of Work by GLP-1 Drugs
This is a MedPage Today story. This story is part of a series called “Ozempic: Weighing the Risks and Benefits.” It was produced in part through a grant from the NIHCM Foundation. Since she lost her job this summer as a bariatric surgeon, Lana Nelson, DO, has a phone message that tells callers, “I’m probably Read More
Bariatric Surgeons Being Put Out of Work by GLP-1 DrugsBariatric Surgeons Being Put Out of Work by GLP-1 Drugs
This is a MedPage Today story. This story is part of a series called “Ozempic: Weighing the Risks and Benefits.” It was produced in part through a grant from the NIHCM Foundation. Since she lost her job this summer as a bariatric surgeon, Lana Nelson, DO, has a phone message that tells callers, “I’m probably Read More
‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’: Is Heather Gay a Hypocrite for Taking Ozempic?‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’: Is Heather Gay a Hypocrite for Taking Ozempic?
Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/Bravo The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City is TV’s best soap opera, week after week offering twists more shocking than secret twins and characters returning from the dead. That’s because it’s all real, happening in the most haunted suburb in the continental United States. Where else do two Read More
Semaglutide May Help People With Type 2 Diabetes Quit SmokingSemaglutide May Help People With Type 2 Diabetes Quit Smoking
Semaglutide may help with smoking cessation in people with and without obesity, new research suggests. Mustafa Turan/Getty Images Semaglutide, the active ingredient in GLP-1 drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, may help people quit smoking, a new study found. Smokers with type 2 diabetes who took semaglutide were less likely to have a medical encounter related to Read More
FDA Says Mounjaro, Zepbound Shortage Has Ended: What to KnowFDA Says Mounjaro, Zepbound Shortage Has Ended: What to Know
To address the GLP-1 drug shortages, manufacturer Eli Lilly has ramped up production of Mounjaro and Zepbound. Scott Olson/Getty Images Zepbound and Mounjaro have been on the Food and Drug Administration’s shortage list for months. Many people who rely on them to treat diabetes or help with weight loss have had trouble filling their prescriptions Read More
Ricezempic Is Trending on TikTok, But Does the ‘Ozempic Alternative’ Really Work?Ricezempic Is Trending on TikTok, But Does the ‘Ozempic Alternative’ Really Work?
Ricezempic is the latest ‘Ozempic alternative’ trending on TikTok. But is the inexpensive viral drink really effective for weight loss? alvarez/Getty Images TikTokers are drinking Ricezempic – a drink made from discarded rice water – to aid weight loss. They claim that the drink is full of resistant starches that suppress appetite and help you Read More
Ozempic Coverage May be Less Likely If You Have This Type of InsuranceOzempic Coverage May be Less Likely If You Have This Type of Insurance
New research highlights which types of health insurance plans are paying for the majority of prescriptions for GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy in the United States. Natalia Lebedinskaia/Getty Images The majority of prescriptions in the United States for GLP-1 drug semaglutide were paid with commercial insurance. Semaglutide is the active ingredient in anti-diabetes drugs Read More
Ozempic’s Effects on Pregnancy and Fertility: Experts Answer 4 Common QuestionsOzempic’s Effects on Pregnancy and Fertility: Experts Answer 4 Common Questions
Can GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic affect fertility and interfere with birth control? Maryna Auramchuk/Getty Images Losing weight can increase the chance of pregnancy for those with overweight or obesity. GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can help people lose weight and, in turn, increase their likelihood of getting pregnant. These medications may also interfere with Read More