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In: Katzung's Basic & Clinical Pharmacology

Weight loss is not a side effect but the primary endpoint

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From Endocrinology to Obesity Medicine: A Shift in Prescribing Authority The expansion of GLP-1 therapies into weight management has not only changed what these drugs are used for, but also who is prescribing them and under what clinical framework

This extra mechanism provides the following benefits: Greater appetite suppression and glucose control due to additive effects when combined with GLP-1 agonism Improving how fat cells respond to insulin , which provides more effective blood sugar control Promoting the breakdown of fat cells resulting in more effective weight loss How effective are GLP-1 medications

Stomach Emptying: They slow down how quickly food leaves your stomach, keeping you satisfied longer after meals