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They pursue additional years of training, learning to identify and treat the root causes of illness, such as gut dysfunction, inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, hormone imbalances, toxins, and chronic stress- rather than simply managing symptoms with medication
GLP-1 medications closely imitate the bodys natural hormone, GLP-1, known for its critical role in blood sugar regulation
however, this program was discontinued in April 2025 following a potential drug-induced liver injury signal and earlier tolerability concerns, leaving orforglipron as the leading oral small-molecule GLP-1RA in late-stage development
Potential benefit - A patient whose biomarkers suggest rapid metabolism of GLP-1 drugs might be offered a longer-acting formulation, while someone with strong GIP responsiveness could start on a dual-agonist right away, avoiding months of trial-and-error
GLP-1 analogues offer more than just weight loss
