INJECTIBLE DIABETES AND WEIGHT LOSS MEDICATIONS
GLP-1 agonists (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Agonists) are medications that are typically taken by injection under the skin. A couple may be taken orally. They can help people with Type 2 diabetes by improving blood sugar control. They can also help people lose weight.
HOW DOES THE GLP-1 AGONIST WORK?
The GLP-1 Agonist improves blood sugar control by slowing down digestion after eating. The GLP-1 Agonist helps with weight loss because you feel full sooner and longer, and this curbs your hunger. These medications were originally created for diabetes management but, because they curb your hunger, SOME are also available for weight loss.
NAMES OF INJECTIBLE GLP-1 AGONISTS
OZEMPIC (Generic name = Semaglutide)
Dosage timing: once a week
Approved patient population: Adults
WEGOVY (Generic name = Semaglutide)
Dosage timing: once a week
Approved patient population: Adults and children over the age of 12
MOUNJARO (Generic name = Tirzepatide)
Dosage timing: once a week
Approved patient population: Adults
ZEPBOUND (Generic name = Tirzepatide)
Dosage timing: once a week
Approved patient population: Adults
TRULICITY (Generic name = Dulaglutide)
Dosage timing: once a week
Approved patient population: Adults and children over the age of 12
VICTOZA (Generic name = Liraglutide)
Dosage timing: once a day
Approved patient population: Adults and children over the age of 12
SAXENDA (Generic name = Liraglutide)
Dosage timing: once a day
Approved patient population: Adults and children over the age of 12
BYETTA (Generic name = Exenatide)
Dosage timing: twice a day
Approved patient population: Adults and children over the age of 12
BYDUREON (Generic name = Exenatide)
Dosage timing: once a week
Approved patient population: Adults and children over the age of 12
NMAES OF ORAL GLP-1 AGONISTS
RYBELSUS (Generic name = Semaglutide)
Dosage timing: once a day
Approved patient population: Adults
GENERIC TIRZEPATIDE (Generic name = Tirzepatide)
Dosage timing: once a day
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