Canada angle: Orforglipron is not yet approved by Health Canada
NAION, which stands for nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, is an eye condition that affects the blood vessels in the eye and can lead to long-term vision loss
682-P: Novel dual glucagon and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist LY3305677 improves glucose control, reduces body weight, and increases energy expenditure in mice
Diana Mesa, RDN, LDN, CDCES, founder of En La Mesa Nutrition, agrees, adding that Berberine does have some similarities [to GLP-1 RA medications] in that it can trigger the pancreas to release insulin and helps make cells more sensitive to the effect of insulin, which is a characteristic similar to what Metformin [another prescription medication prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes and other off-label conditions] does. Still, she notes that its unclear whether or not Berberine has any appetite-suppressing effects like Ozempic and similar medications
Sprout Health is a telehealth provider that offers prescription GLP-1 treatments for weight loss, and which intends to simplify the process of getting prescription weight loss medication with an all-inclusive monthly plan and same-day virtual consultations