How Effective Are GLP-1 Meds for Weight Loss in People Without Diabetes?
What does the latest science say about the use of GLP-1 meds to treat obesity in people without diabetes?A review of 26 randomized, controlled trials concludes
How do GLP-1 drugs work for weight loss?
Dr. Mehmet Furkan Burak said people who have lost weight and then gained it again can feel guilt or shame and blame themselves for it.
GLP-1 Drugs For Weight Loss Aren’t Cost-Saving Yet
Intuitively, it would seem that GLP-1 use for obesity would reduce overall medical costs despite the increase in drug spending. But thus far, the data don’t show this.
Top GLP-1 Agonists Balance Weight Loss Efficacy, Safety
For this review, the authors searched for randomized controlled trials published in MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane CENTRAL from inception through October 4, 2024.
Some GLP-1s Achieve More Weight Loss Than Others: Study
Three GLP-1 drugs are best at helping obese and overweight people drop weight, including one that hasn’t yet been ap
Less than 50% of employers cover GLP-1 drugs for weight loss: JPM survey
JPMorgan's annual survey of 40 executives shows that coverage of popular weight-loss drugs continues to slowly increase annually but still remains low compared to the coverage of the same drugs for diabetes.
GLP-1s cut surgery complication risk in some patients: Study
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist drugs may reduce the risk of surgical complications in diabetic patients, according to a large new study. The study showed diabetic patients taking GLP-1 drugs,
How do GLP-1s Boost Weight Loss, Heart Health?
These drugs, called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), work in several different ways to help people lose weight, gain control over their blood sugar levels, and improve their heart health, a new study published in the journal Cureus says.
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Variety of GLP-1 Drugs Help People Without Diabetes Lose Weight: Review
With three meds approved for weight management and several on the way, these may make a dent in the obesity epidemic.
GLP-1 RAs efficacious for weight loss in overweight, obesity without diabetes
For adults with overweight or obesity without diabetes, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are efficacious ...
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Early Intervention Central to Treating Muscle Mass Loss in Patients Losing Weight With GLP-1 Meds
Research showed that patients who lose weight on GLP-1 agonists frequently experience muscle mass loss. Obesity experts share ...
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Metsera links GLP-1 drug to 11% weight loss after 12 weeks, teeing up trial of monthly dosing
Metsera has linked its GLP-1 drug candidate to weight loss of up to 11.3% after 12 weeks, encouraging the biotech to use some ...
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How do GLP-1s boost weight loss and heart health?
The drugs initially were approved as a treatment for type 2 diabetes because they help lower blood sugar levels. But subsequent studies found that GLP-1 drugs also help people lose weight.