While this is not as much weight loss as seen with other agents, metformin is well tolerated and safe, and it helps treat insulin resistancean additional benefit, given that many of our patients are diabetic or prediabetic
Prediabetes is a critical window for preventing type 2 diabetes, but treatment choices should consider effectiveness, cost, and insurance coverage
With GLP-1 receptor agonists expected to dominate the weight loss market in the near term, several young companies are building on this mechanism, while others are taking a completely different approach
Louis about how to formulate foods for consumers taking GLP-1 weight-loss drugs
Zepbound (semaglutide) activates GLP-1 receptors throughout the brain and gastrointestinal system, which can influence neurotransmitter activity and potentially affect mood regulation
The weight loss is the highest seen to date among available weight loss drugs