GLP-1 Medications – FDA Guidance and Compounded Products
Not long ago, few outside the medical community had heard of semaglutide and tirzepatide—two drugs in the GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist class, approved for diabetes management. The medications work by decreasing caloric intake through mimicking the natural hormone GLP-1 normally released in the gut after eating. The GLP-1 agonists bind to receptors in the brain, pancreas and intestines, which helps to regulate insulin release, lower blood sugar levels, slow down digestion, and reduce appetite.
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