They: Increase glucose-dependent insulin secretion Suppress glucagon (a hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood sugar levels) Slow gastric (stomach) emptying Act on the brain to curb appetite and enhance satiety Common GLP-1s include semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus), liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), dulaglutide (Trulicity), and others
Both drugs improve glucose metabolism, but the depth of evidence again differs sharply
Psychiatric adverse events associated with GLP-1 receptor agonists: A real-world pharmacovigilance study based on the FDA adverse event reporting system database
GLP-1 Therapy in PCOS Management Polycystic ovary syndrome affects up to 10% of reproductive-age women and is strongly linked to insulin resistance
"When people take this medicine and lose 10 pounds and then stop taking it, we are seeing a gradual regaining of the weight almost every single time