A GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management.
BACKGROUND: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are established treatment options for type 2 diabetes (T2D). In addition to their glycemic benefit, GLP-1 RAs also induce weight loss by suppressing appetite via hypothalamic pathways.…
The introduction of semaglutide, a glucagon-like-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1ra) as a weight-loss medication, has attracted considerable public and medical attention, reporting weight reductions of up to 15 %. However, its rapid adoption highlights the…
PURPOSE: This study aims to investigate the possible impacts of fasting on physical activity and weight loss in adult users of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists, specifically semaglutide and tirzepatide, using qualitative methods to gain in-de…
AIMS: This article aims to summarize the role of compounded incretin mimetics in clinical practice and in the context of drug shortages. METHODS: The Endocrine and Metabolism Practice and Research Network, a focused group of the American College of C…
PURPOSE: To compare the effectiveness of tirzepatide (a dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist) versus semaglutide (a GLP-1 receptor agonist) in improving postoperative outcomes among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) undergoing coronary artery…
SUMMARY: Bariatric surgery and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist medications (GLP-1RAs) are common and effective methods for treating obesity. Since bariatric surgery is associated with an increased risk of malnutrition, there are extensive po…
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), the progressive inflammatory form of MASLD, is now a leading cause of chronic liver disease worldwide. Driven by obesity and type 2 diabetes, MASH significantly increases the risk of cirrhosis,…
: Oral semaglutide, a GLP1-receptor agonist (GLP1-RA), shows promise in efficacy and compliance, especially amid the global shortage of injectable GLP-1 RAs. Its short-term effectiveness remains unexplored.: This real-world observational study assess…
BACKGROUND: Glucagon-like peptide‑1 receptor agonists (GLP‑1 RA), such as semaglutide and tirzepatide were originally developed for treatment of type 2 diabetes and have shown significant weight loss effects. This has led to increasing off-label use…
Dysmenorrhea includes symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. It is a clinical diagnosis with typical treatment involving the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and hormonal therapy. Even with conventional treatment,…
Pediatric obesity is a highly prevalent chronic disease, which has traditionally been treated with lifestyle therapy alone. Yet for many youth, lifestyle intervention as a monotherapy is often insufficient for achieving clinically significant and dur…
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the real-world effectiveness of once-weekly semaglutide for weight reduction and change in cardiometabolic risk factors at 24 months in patients with obesity or overweight. METHODS: This real-world retrospective, cohort study u…
OBJECTIVE: This proof-of-concept study evaluated the impact of adding semaglutide as an adjuvant therapy to sleeve gastrectomy (SG) on weight loss and metabolic outcomes in obese mice. METHODS: C57Bl6/J male received for 12 weeks high-fat diet and 20…
Skeletal muscle is the largest insulin-sensitive tissue in the human body, playing a crucial role in glucose homeostasis, body mobility and overall metabolic health. In obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D), skeletal muscle undergoes structural, function…
BACKGROUND: Previous studies have shown an increase in obesity prevalence in the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) population. The popularity of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1 RAs) has increased in recent years due to their effective…
Semaglutide, a novel drug, has shown potential benefits for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and obesity in early trials. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of semaglutide and other glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-…
As obesity increases in the global population, it is important to recognize that obesity is not a willpower failure but a chronic disease regulated by genetic, environmental, and hormonal control of energy balance. Obesity is also caused by social an…