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Last reviewed: July 1, 2026 Last updated: July 1, 2026 Written by: Jay Hastings, CEO of PlexusDx Jay Hastings is the CEO of PlexusDx, a precision health company focused on genetic testing, blood biomarker insights, and personalized wellness recommendations
GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) medications are a class of FDA-approved treatments originally developed for type 2 diabetes that have revolutionized medical weight loss
GLP-1 and GIP are incretin hormones secreted by intestinal epithelial cells following food intake
Plaintiffs in these actions allege that manufacturers, primarily Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, failed to adequately warn prescribers and consumers about the risk of NAION and sudden vision loss associated with GLP1 drugs
The role of CNS glucagon-like peptide-1 (7-36) amide receptors in mediating the visceral illness effects of lithium chloride
Cagrilintide's amylin mechanism produces postprandial glucagon suppression independent of glucose level, complementing the GLP-1 component
