The world of weight loss and diabetes treatment has been revolutionized by the advent of GLP-1 receptor agonists, with Zepbound, Ozempic, Wegovy, and Victoza among the notable names making waves. These drugs offer transformative options for managing obesity, type 2 diabetes, and related metabolic disorders, but the choices can be complex.
In this video, we’ll explore the impact of natural digestive hormones on blood glucose and weight loss, the history and evolution of receptor agonists, the different brands available, off-label usage, potential side effects, and emerging weight loss drugs currently in development.
🔬 Learn how incretin hormones like glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) play crucial roles in digestion and blood glucose regulation. Discover the journey from the early development of GLP-1 agonists inspired by Gila monster venom to the latest breakthroughs in drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide, which demonstrate superior weight loss and blood sugar management. 🦎💉
⚠️ We’ll also discuss the risks associated with these medications, including potential side effects and the off-label use of these drugs for weight loss. Join me as we uncover the future of weight loss treatments in the rapidly evolving world of GLP-1 receptor agonists.
Timestamps:
0:00 – 2:20 INTRO
2:20 – 3:08 UNDERSTANDING GLP-1 & GIP
3:08 – 4:41 THE ORIGINS OF GLP-1 RECEPTOR AGONISTS
4:41 – 6:18 LIRAGLUTIDE AND DULAGLUTIDE: THE OLDEST GENERATION
6:18 – 8:11 SEMAGLUTIDE
8:11 – 10:07 TIRZEPATIDE
10:07 – 12:18 OFF-LABEL USE
12:18 – 13:13 SIDE EFFECTS
13:13 – 14:25 EXPANDING OPTIONS
14:25 – 14:36 OUTRO
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