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GlossaryLiraglutide (GLP-1 receptor agonist)

medication mimicking GLP-1 hormone to regulate blood sugar

Liraglutide is a medication that mimics a hormone called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) to help regulate blood sugar levels and appetite. It is commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes under the brand name Victoza and for weight management under the brand name Saxenda.

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research GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Beyond Their Pancreatic Effects

59 citations, August 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology”

GLP-1 receptor agonists, like Dulaglutide, Liraglutide, and Semaglutide, have potential benefits beyond the pancreas, including neuroprotection, pain suppression, cardiovascular protection, obesity management, and cancer treatment, but there are concerns about pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer risks.

From Evidence to Practice: Insights from the Multidisciplinary Team on the Optimal Integration of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Obesity Management Services

research From Evidence to Practice: Insights from the Multidisciplinary Team on the Optimal Integration of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Obesity Management Services

August 2024 in “Nutrition Bulletin”

GLP-1 receptor agonists help with weight loss but need to be combined with other treatments for best results.

research Blockbuster Weight-Loss Drugs Not Tied to Suicidality, Studies Show

May 2024 in “Psychiatric News”

Weight-loss drugs are not linked to suicidal thoughts.

research Metabolic Syndrome: A New Definition and Management Guidelines

11 citations, December 2022 in “Arterial Hypertension”

New guidelines stress early diagnosis and lifestyle changes to manage metabolic syndrome and prevent complications.

research Cardiovascular Profile of Pharmacological Agents Used for the Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

4 citations, January 2019 in “Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism”

Medications for PCOS don't seem to raise heart disease risk.

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