Diabetes Drugs for Weight Loss: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications were developed for the treatment of type-2 diabetes, but they can also help with weight-loss in overweight individuals
Short-term use typically refers to therapy lasting between 3 and 12 months, though some people extend or pause treatment based on their results
Given that the overall body of evidence in this review is predominantly of low-to-moderate quality and includes a proportion of non-significant findings, we recommend cautious clinical application, with stratified decision-making based on population characteristics and concomitant therapies, to avoid extrapolation beyond the evidentiary boundaries
Since the peptide naturally occurs in gastric juice and the target tissue is the GI tract itself, oral capsules deliver the compound directly where its needed
Researchers can view our full peptide inventory here: References Mao S, Huang J, Li J, et al