Some GLP-1s Achieve More Weight Loss Than Others

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.
Some GLP-1s Achieve More Weight Loss Than Others: Study
By comparison, the FDA-approved drug liraglutide only resulted in just under 6% weight loss after 26 weeks, the researchers found. Common adverse side effects from the drugs included nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation, researchers noted. However, side effects so bad people had to stop taking the drugs were rare.
Preserving muscle with GLP-1 weight loss drugs: Big deal or nothing to worry about?
Losing weight by dieting (restricting energy) includes, along with fat loss, losing lean mass, about half of which is typically muscle. The general rule is that three-quarters of what we lose is fat and the rest is lean tissue.
How do GLP-1s boost weight loss and heart health?
Weight loss tops many folks' list of New Year's resolutions, and lots of people are turning to cutting-edge weight-loss drugs like Ozempic to help them drop excess pounds.
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
Novel drug confers weight loss of up to 20% at 1 year in phase 2 study
Maridebart cafraglutide, a novel injectable GLP-1 receptor agonist/GIP receptor antagonist, reduced body weight by up to approximately 20% at 1 year in patients with overweight or obesity without a weight loss plateau,
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-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.
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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.
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GLP-1 RAs Efficacious for Weight Loss in Overweight, Obesity Without Diabetes
Adverse events were frequent, and most were gastrointestinal-related, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation.
LifeVantage: Bold Move Into The GLP-1 Weight Loss Market Turns Out To Be A Major Winner - Buy
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Found introducing oral dissolvable GLP-1 tablet at reduced price
Weight management platform Found is today launching oral semaglutide dissolvable tablets for individuals looking for ...
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How do GLP-1s Boost Weight Loss, 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.
Doctors warn patients to be aware of counterfeit weight loss medications online as GLP-1 drugs spike in popularity
GLP-1 drugs spiked in popularity and price over the past few years, leaving the door open for illegal pharmacies to try and ...
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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 ...