glp 1 agonist meds Semaglutide vs. Other GLP-1 Receptor Agonists How GLP-1 medications are transforming

So I called up a co-author of the study, the Washington University physician-scientist Ziyad Al-Aly

The future of obesity treatment is brighter than ever, and these medications are at the forefront

First, it stimulates insulin production in your pancreas, a critical step that enables your body to utilize fuel sources (especially glucose) from the food you eat

Importantly, this increase in insulin happens only when glucose levels rise (i.e., when the body needs insulin)

However, the study included a small number of participants and a shorter follow up time of only 48 weeks compared to other RCTs studying GLP-1 agonists