Browsing: GLP1

For most people, the blood pressure benefits of GLP-1 drugs come primarily from weight loss itself. In general, larger weight losses lead to larger drops in…

GLP-1s for Heart DiseaseIn March 2024, the FDA approved the GLP-1 drug Wegovy (semaglutide) to treat heart disease in people who are overweight or who have…

The best way to manage these two risks, Garg believes, is to take smaller doses of GLP-1 medications in the first place. Smaller doses and more…

People who stop taking GLP-1 obesity medications tend to regain weight steadily and often more quickly than people who quit traditional diet- and exercise-based programs, according…

Benefits of MetforminLong considered the “first line of defense” in treating type 2 diabetes, metformin works primarily by suppressing how much glucose (sugar) the liver produces.…

Sean Hashmi, MD, is an experienced nephrologist and obesity medicine specialist based in Southern California. As the regional director for clinical nutrition and weight management at…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first GLP-1 pill to reduce excess body weight, introducing a needle-free way to get the same…

A new daily pill may help solve one of the biggest challenges faced by people taking GLP-1 drugs: how to keep the weight off once they stop…

Don’t be surprised if you notice you’re getting fuller faster or just not feeling that hungry once you start taking semaglutide. The drug slows the rate…