Weight loss benefits became evident as a secondary finding during diabetes studies in the early 2000s, prompting separate research programs and regulatory pathways for metabolic health applications
GLP-1 is a gut incretin hormone that induces post-prandial insulin secretion
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The SURMOUNT-5 trial , as described by Aronne and colleagues, compared tirzepatide (Zepbound) to semaglutide (Wegovy), a mono GLP-1, in 751 adults living with obesity with one weight-related medical issue but without diabetes
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Daily GLP-1 injections include liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), exenatide immediate-release (Byetta), and lixisenatide (Lyxumia)