The American College of Clinical Pharmacology® (ACCP) published a recent Position Paper entitled "Ensuring the Appropriate Use of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists". Obesity is a multifaceted ...

Discover how compounded semaglutide enhances the body's natural insulin function, aiding in blood sugar control and diabetes ...

The use of blockbuster weight loss drugs has surged among young women, for whom the treatments can often be "liberating." ...

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Ozempic works by mimicking the hormone GLP-1, which suppresses hunger and regulates blood sugar levels. All semaglutide ...

For people with diabetes, the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) is associated with a reduced risk for certain disorders and conditions.

GLP-1 drugs mimic a hormone that sends the brain signals of fullness. Researchers theorize that the drugs could work the same ...

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Ozempic ® (semaglutide) to reduce the risk of sustained estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) decline, end-stage kidney disease, and cardiovascular ...

An hour of moderate-intensity exercise reduced sensations of hunger in people with overweight and obesity in a recent study.

A majority with overweight/obesity discontinue within a year, but the rate is higher among those without type 2 diabetes.

While older anti-obesity drugs may lead to less weight loss than semaglutide and tirzepatide, they remain useful tools in ...

Websites that sell compounded glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) often partially inform or misinform consumers.