Exenatide: A novel incretin mimetic hormone for the treatment of type 2 diabetes

A new survey finds that more people are using semaglutide and other GLP-1 therapies to lose less than 15 pounds.

Patients taking Mounjaro after a lifestyle intervention saw a weight reduction of almost 20%.

Svetlana Mojsov, Ph.D., was a key part of the team that discovered the function of the hormone glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and its role in diabetes and weight loss.

Almost half of adults surveyed by KFF would be interested in taking a weight-loss drug, including many who say they only want to lose a little weight.

Researchers say capping insulin costs at $35 a month has the potential to lower events and costs related to diabetes, such as amputations, vision loss, and heart attacks.

Sara Izadi, Pharm.D., of Capital Rx, talks about Rx Reverse, an integrated clinical program designed to help members reverse diabetes and fight obesity.