Nidhi Kansal, an obesity medicine doctor at Northwestern Medicine
Common GLP-1 RAs include: Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) Orforglipron (Foundayo) Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) Liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda) Dulaglutide (Trulicity) Exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon) Are GLP-1 medications safe during pregnancy
Among patients with acute MI undergoing percutaneous interventions, GLP-1 treatment can reduce infarct size, together with improving left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) [71]
Key Takeaways GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are a critical advancement in managing type 2 diabetes and obesity, offering significant benefits in blood sugar control and weight loss, but differ in their mechanisms of action, dosing schedules, and side effects
My physician has prescribed it for me based on the eligibility requirements above