Currently, depending on your diagnosed health conditions, GLP-1s can be prescribed to help you with: Controlling blood sugar (for example, Victoza) Assisting with weight management (for example, Saxenda) Treating obstructive sleep apnea (for example, Zepbound) Slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease (for example, Ozempic) Reducing cardiovascular events, including death, heart attack, and stroke (for example, Wegovy) How GLP-1s Work GLP-1s fill in for the GLP-1 hormones your body naturally makes, per StatPearls
Semaglutide targets GLP-1 receptors, while Tirzepatide targets both GIP and GLP-1 receptors
In 2026, access is not a secondary consideration in GLP-1 therapy
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