Both semaglutide and tirzepatide for type 2 diabetes and weight loss are GLP-1 agonists, meaning they mimic the hormone.

Another major insurance change coming next year will affect another large swath of Dushay’s patients: In January, BCBS ...

MHRA launches genetic study into GLP-1 drug risks as Spain investigates Novo Nordisk for potential advertising violations.

In a trial, the daily GLP-1 pill showed "significant" results and similar side effects to injectable GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic ...

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Study comparing bariatric surgery to GLP-1 medications shows 24% total weight loss from surgery versus 4.7% from injectables, ...

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic help with weight loss, but how do they stack up against bariatric surgery? A new study breaks it ...

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While they typically don't achieve the same high percentages of weight loss as medications like Ozempic, prescription pills can still offer an effective — and often more affordable — alternative.

Research consistently shows that prescription pills outperform non-prescription ones. Dr. Corrado said over-the-counter pills, such as Alli, often result in “less than 3% total body weight loss.” ...