Companies seek a second obesity treatment revolution—in pill form
Smaller, more easily made drugs that target GLP-1 could treat obesity and diabetes with fewer side effects
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I lost five stone on Mounjaro – people say it’s an easy way out but it’s life-changing, weird side effects are worth it
A HEALTHCARE worker has insisted Mounjaro has been “life-changing” after she shed five stone in seven months. Connie Bulloch, from Cambuslang, near Glasgow, started using the weight loss jabs in June last year. Connie Bulloch weighed 15st 9lb at her heaviestConnie Bulloch Connie BullochThe healthcare worker is now 10st 7lb[/caption] GettyConnie hails Mounjaro as ‘life-changing’[/caption] … Read more
Muscle Wasting With GLP-1 Agonists
Are your patients wasting away? Dr Tamaan Osbourne-Roberts explains why lifestyle interventions are a key supplement to GLP-1 agonists for weight management. Medscape
New Pill Form of Semaglutide Shows Major Benefits for People With Diabetes
Oral semaglutide cuts major heart risks in people with type 2 diabetes by 14%, offering a powerful pill-based option. Both the injectable and oral forms of semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, have recently gained attention for their effectiveness in managing weight gain, high blood sugar, and even reducing alcohol cravings. A new clinical … Read more
Popular diabetes medications, including GLP-1 drugs, may protect against Alzheimer’s disease
Drugs like Ozempic, other blood sugar-reducing medications, may stave off dementia.
Ozempic Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
A new study suggests that two widely used Type 2 diabetes medications—GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors—may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Researchers analyzed Medicare data and found that patients taking these drugs had significantly lower rates of cognitive decline compared to those using other glucose-lowering medications.
People are ‘microdosing’ weight-loss drugs. A GP explains what to watch out for
MillaF/Shutterstock Injectable medications originally developed for the treatment of diabetes are also effective for weight loss, and have surged in popularity for this purpose around the world. In Australia, Ozempic is approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, while Wegovy is approved for weight management. Both are formulations of the drug semaglutide, which mimics … Read more
Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO): A Bull Case Theory
We came across a bullish thesis on Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) on Substack by Felix. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on NVO. Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO)’s share was trading at $64.49 as of April 15th. NVO’s trailing and forward P/E were 18.76 and 15.41 respectively according to Yahoo Finance. A scientist in a … Read more
Demand for weight loss drugs is growing. Can wellness companies keep up?
Wellness startups are launching products that target the natural growth of GLP-1, the hormone that medicines like Ozempic and Mounjaro mimic. Experts warn that the traditional wellness industry must adapt to remain relevant in the market