Medicines like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound can help people lose weight and manage blood sugar, all while protecting heart and kidney health
But as with any new medication or weight management method, this class of drugs brings with it many questions
In the largest trial so far, people on retatrutide lost an average of 28.7% of their body weight over about 16 months
If you still have a large appetite and crave carbohydrates, especially at night, these can also be signs of Leptin resistance
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are a class of medications primarily prescribed for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus and, more recently, for weight management in adults with obesity
These medicines have also yielded meaningful benefits for obese individuals who were unable to achieve adequate weight reduction through lifestyle modifications