obesity drugs glp-1 news today Chart: 1 in 8 Americans Now Use for Weight Loss With FDA approval of Wegovy

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The underlying reason is that, in the case of parenteral presentations, the effective doses of GLT-1 receptor agonists necessary for weight control are greater than those needed for glycemic control

They mimic the action of glucagon-like peptide-1, a hormone that: Slows gastric emptying Reduces appetite Stimulates insulin secretion Lowers blood glucose levels Due to their appetite-suppressing and metabolic benefits, they are now frequently prescribed off-label for weight loss and increasingly used by women with PCOS or obesity-related infertility