Type 2 Diabetes

An experimental GLP-1 pill may help people with type 2 diabetes reduce their blood sugar ...

Are Olympic Athletes Using GLP-1s?

Monitoring high-level athletes for drug misuse is nothing new, but the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) ...

Can GLP-1 Drugs Help Manage Multiple Sclerosis?

GLP-1 drugs are not approved to treat MS; they can’t and should not replace MS ...

Do Oral GLP-1 Drugs Work as Well as Injectables? We Checked the Science

Until recently, the stomach was a “dead zone” for GLP-1s because stomach acid and digestive ...

Can You Stop Taking a GLP-1 After You’ve Lost Weight?

When you stop taking a GLP-1, it’s completely normal to regain some lost weight.  Experts ...

Can GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Help Treat Menopause-Related Weight Gain?

Older women have a few extra factors to consider when they begin taking a GLP-1 ...

Obesity With Hypertension: Can GLP-1s Help?

For most people, the blood pressure benefits of GLP-1 drugs come primarily from weight loss ...

Supplements to Avoid If You're Taking a GLP-1 Medication

On a GLP-1? Use caution with supplements, especially those that can trigger low blood sugar ...

Why Are Minorities Less Likely to Be Prescribed GLP-1s?

GLP-1s, while effective, are often expensive, even if insurance covers them. “Something could be covered, ...

Can GLP-1 Drugs for Obesity and Diabetes Also Treat Other Diseases?

GLP-1s for Heart Disease In March 2024, the FDA approved the GLP-1 drug Wegovy (semaglutide) ...