Some GLP-1s Achieve More Weight Loss Than Others

The Latest Science About GLP-1 Drugs & Weight Loss
Semaglutide is helping patients achieve weight loss previously achievable only with bariatric surgery. But at what cost?
Some GLP-1s Achieve More Weight Loss Than Others: Study
By comparison, the FDA-approved drug liraglutide only resulted in just under 6% weight loss after 26 weeks, the researchers found. Common adverse side effects from the drugs included nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation, researchers noted. However, side effects so bad people had to stop taking the drugs were rare.
Preserving muscle with GLP-1 weight loss drugs: Big deal or nothing to worry about?
Losing weight by dieting (restricting energy) includes, along with fat loss, losing lean mass, about half of which is typically muscle. The general rule is that three-quarters of what we lose is fat and the rest is lean tissue.
Less than 50% of employers cover GLP-1 drugs for weight loss: JPM survey
JPMorgan's annual survey of 40 executives shows that coverage of popular weight-loss drugs continues to slowly increase annually but still remains low compared to the coverage of the same drugs for diabetes.
How Effective Are GLP-1 Meds for Weight Loss in People Without Diabetes?
What does the latest science say about the use of GLP-1 meds to treat obesity in people without diabetes?A review of 26 randomized, controlled trials concludes
Ozempic 3.0? This drug causes the greatest weight loss — by far
Researchers from Canada reviewed the results of 26 trials to determine which of the weight loss jabs are the most effective for obese adults who do not have diabetes.
Novel drug confers weight loss of up to 20% at 1 year in phase 2 study
Maridebart cafraglutide, a novel injectable GLP-1 receptor agonist/GIP receptor antagonist, reduced body weight by up to approximately 20% at 1 year in patients with overweight or obesity without a weight loss plateau,
GLP-1s cut surgery complication risk in some patients: Study
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist drugs may reduce the risk of surgical complications in diabetic patients, according to a large new study. The study showed diabetic patients taking GLP-1 drugs,
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Variety of GLP-1 Drugs Help People Without Diabetes Lose Weight: Review
With three meds approved for weight management and several on the way, these may make a dent in the obesity epidemic.
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GLP-1 RAs Efficacious for Weight Loss in Overweight, Obesity Without Diabetes
Adverse events were frequent, and most were gastrointestinal-related, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation.
LifeVantage: Bold Move Into The GLP-1 Weight Loss Market Turns Out To Be A Major Winner - Buy
LifeVantage's new MindBody GLP-1 System is riding the coattails of GLP-1 weight loss drugs. See why I rate LFVN stock as a ...
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Retatrutide Produces Greatest Weight Loss
Dual- and triple-agonist GLP-1s appear to achieve greater weight loss in an overview of clinical trials of approved and ...
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Found introducing oral dissolvable GLP-1 tablet at reduced price
Weight management platform Found is today launching oral semaglutide dissolvable tablets for individuals looking for ...
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Metsera links GLP-1 drug to 11% weight loss after 12 weeks, teeing up trial of monthly dosing
Metsera has linked its GLP-1 drug candidate to weight loss of up to 11.3% after 12 weeks, encouraging the biotech to use some ...
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Early Intervention Central to Treating Muscle Mass Loss in Patients Losing Weight With GLP-1 Meds
Research showed that patients who lose weight on GLP-1 agonists frequently experience muscle mass loss. Obesity experts share ...