Real‐world insights into incretin‐based therapy: Associations between changes in taste perception and appetite regulation in individuals with obesity and overweight: A cross‐sectional study

Abstract Aims This cross-sectional study examined associations between self-reported taste perception changes and appetite-related outcomes in individuals with obesity treated with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RAS) or dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP)/GLP-1 RAS in real-world conditions. Materials and Methods Four hundred and eleven adults on Wegovy® (n = 217), Ozempic® (n = 148) and Mounjaro® (n = 46) completed an […]

Tirzepatide and cardiometabolic parameters in obesity: Summary of current evidence

Abstract Globally, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) account for around one-third of all deaths. Clinical trial evidence suggests that treatment of people with obesity or type 2 diabetes (T2D) and CVD with glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists reduces the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, heart failure outcomes and all-cause mortality. Tirzepatide is a once-weekly, dual glucose-dependent […]

GLP-1 Agonists: Uses, Mechanism, and Side Effects

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/13901-glp-1-agonists The provided text from the Cleveland Clinic offers a comprehensive overview of GLP-1 agonists, a class of medications primarily used to manage Type 2 diabetes and obesity. It explains how these injectable drugs mimic a natural hormone to regulate blood sugar, slow digestion, and increase feelings of fullness, leading to potential weight loss. The source lists various approved GLP-1 agonists and their typical administration frequencies, […]

‘Ozempic Penis’: Males Are Reporting a Surprising New GLP-1 Side Effect

A growing number of males on Reddit are claiming that GLP-1 drugs have increased their penis size. Kupicoo/Getty Images Male Reddit users are reporting what they call “Ozempic penis,” with some claiming penile growth of up to 1.5 inches. Experts say, however, that Ozempic penis is not a true side effect of GLP-1 drugs. Instead, […]

Novo Nordisk Abruptly Ends Partnership with Hims, Claiming ‘Sham Compounding’ GLP-1 Drugs – Gizmodo

Novo Nordisk Abruptly Ends Partnership with Hims, Claiming ‘Sham Compounding’ GLP-1 Drugs  Gizmodo Hims & Hers stock plunges after Novo Nordisk ends Wegovy direct sales deal  Yahoo Finance HIMS BREAKING NEWS: Hims & Hers Health, Inc. is being Investigated for Securities Fraud; Investors with Losses are Notified to Contact BFA Law  Business Wire Novo Nordisk ends collaboration with […]