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A role for glucagon-like peptide-1 in the central regulation of feeding

GLP-1 medications work by mimicking a hormone that is naturally produced by our small intestine, called GLP-1 (short for glucagon-like peptide 1)

CJC-1131, a long acting GLP-1 analog, safely normalizes post-prandial glucose excursion and fasting glycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus [abstract]

This class of medications contains the popular semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus), tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), dulaglutide (Trulicity), and exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon)

For GLP-1s specifically, because they tend to have such an outsize impact on prescription spending, its a good idea to have a pharmacist assist in evaluating them

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