Care: Members taking these medications are more successful in losing weight when supported with diet and exercise
The table below summarizes typical routes Minneapolis-area patients use to initiate GLP-1 therapy, from traditional specialty care to direct-to-consumer models with varying levels of provider monitoring
Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Cleavage Product GLP-1(9-36) Reduces Neuroinflammation From Stroke via the Activation of Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 Receptor in Astrocytes
Common GLP-1 medications include: Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus) Liraglutide (Saxenda, Victoza) Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) These medications help with weight loss by: Reducing appetite and food cravings Making you feel full sooner during meals Slowing digestion so you stay satisfied longer Helping regulate blood sugar levels Most people receive these medications as weekly injections, though some come as daily pills
And the 12mg group lost 24.2%, translating to approximately 58 pounds of absolute weight loss over 11 months
As a result, GLP-1 receptor agonists can help with blood sugar control if you have Type 2 diabetes and weight management
