GLP-1 agonists are medications that help lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss. There are many different types. And they’re just one part of your treatment plan if you have Type 2 diabetes or obesity. Your healthcare provider can help you decide if they’re right for you. What are GLP-1 agonists?

2024年4月1日 · Glp-1 agonist drugs treat diabetes by helping to balance blood glucose levels. Here’s our list of glp-1 agonists, how they work, similarities and differences, and more.

GLP-1 agonists work by activating the GLP-1 receptor. They slow gastric emptying, inhibit the release of glucagon, and stimulate insulin production, therefore reducing hyperglycemia in people with type 2 diabetes. They also reduce food intake and therefore body weight, making them an effective treatment for obesity. [2] .

2024年12月4日 · Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1)-based therapies (eg, GLP-1 receptor agonists, dual-acting GLP-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide [GIP] receptor agonists, dipeptidyl peptidase 4 [DPP-4] inhibitors) affect glucose control through several mechanisms, including enhancement of glucose-dependent insulin secretion, slowed gastric ...

2024年10月20日 · GLP-1 medications are drugs that mimic the effects of the GLP-1 hormone, helping regulate blood sugar and reduce appetite. They are primarily used for managing type 2 diabetes but are also prescribed for weight loss in some cases.

2024年11月14日 · There are two main groups of type 2 diabetes medicines that lower blood sugar and also may lead to weight loss. The first group is glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists. The second is sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors. GLP-1 agonists for type 2 diabetes are generally taken by a shot, also called an injection.

2023年10月18日 · GLP-1 receptor agonists are drugs that mimic the effect of GLP-1. They help your body use both GLP-1 and insulin properly, helping to keep blood sugar levels steady after meals. One related drug, tirzepatide (Mounjaro), also mimics a second hormone named glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP).

2024年5月6日 · Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, often referred to simply as GLP-1s, are a class of medications primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes, though some formulations are also...

2024年5月20日 · GLP-1 medications can help manage blood sugar levels, reduce appetite, and support weight loss. However, they aren’t appropriate for everyone, and insurance coverage isn’t guaranteed.

2024年4月10日 · GLP-1 agonists are medications that help with weight loss and type 2 diabetes by mimicking the GLP-1 hormone. They increase insulin secretion, suppress glucagon release, slow gastric emptying, and reduce appetite.