Answer: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, a class of medications that includes semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus), tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro), liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), and orforglipron (Foundayo), have become increasingly popular for obesity treatment (Mehrtash, JAMA Intern Med 2025)
Each injection mimics insulin pens, which is quick, discreet, and designed for self-administration
In a third study, Julio Rosenstock, M.D., from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, and colleagues found that the mean HbA1c reductions were significantly greater with cagrilintide-semaglutide (2.4 mg each and 1.0 mg each: 2.33 and 2.10 percent, respectively) versus placebo (0.66 percent) at week 40 in 274 adults with type 2 diabetes using basal insulin
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Plan Ahead If you travel or have busy schedules, ensure your injection supplies are ready and that you stick to your chosen time
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