
Weight Loss Medicine: GLP-1s
Docs Who Lift
00:00
GLP-1 Medications for Weight Loss and Diabetes Control
Exploration of the history and mechanism of GLP-1 medications like Liraglutide for weight loss and managing type 2 diabetes, highlighting their effects on insulin secretion, satiation, and glycemic control. Discussion on cardiovascular benefits of Liraglutide in high-risk patients, the Incretin effect, and the development of weight loss medications like semaglutide. Trials comparing Semaglutide with Contrave and Loraglutide show significant weight loss effects, particularly when combined with lifestyle therapy.
Transcript
Play full episode