Popular weight-loss drugs may lower cancer risk, finds large study

Exciting new findings indicate that GLP-1 weight-loss medications might dramatically reduce the likelihood of 10 types of cancer linked to obesity for patients with type 2 diabetes, outperforming insulin. However, there’s no observed benefit for postmenopausal breast or thyroid cancers.

Form Health Simplifies GLP-1 Coverage Opportunities for Employers with Transparent, Predictable Pricing

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Form Health, the national leader in science-based obesity and cardiometabolic care, announced access to new programs that provide employers with transparent, predictable access to obesity management medications from Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) and Novo Nordisk (Novo), helping organizations offer comprehensive, wraparound care while controlling costs. This builds on Form’s work with both […]

Injection‐site and dermatologic reactions associated with glucagon‐like peptide‐1 receptor agonists: Insights from meta‐analysis of randomised controlled trials and real‐world evidence

Abstract Aims Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are widely used for type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity, with once-weekly dosing that supports adherence. However, injection-site reactions (ISRs) and dermatologic events have been recognised, ranging from mild local events to rare systemic hypersensitivity reactions that may cause discontinuation. To evaluate dermatologic and ISR safety of […]

Biocon launches diabetes and obesity drugs in Netherlands

Biocon Limited has launched its GLP-1 peptide, liraglutide, for the treatment of diabetes and obesity in the Netherlands, as the biopharmaceutical firm positions itself as a global player in the fast-growing diabetes and obesity market currently dominated by the likes of Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly.

Brooks Nader Says ‘So Many Women’ Have Reached Out About GLP-1 Addiction

Brooks Nader was surprised to see an outpouring of support from women from all walks of life after she opened up about her addiction to weight loss drugs. “I didn’t quite know how many other women are going through the same thing that I was going though,” Nader, 28, told Us Weekly exclusively at iHeartRadio’s […]