GLP-1 was discovered in the 1980s, and GLP-1RAs have been around for about 20 years (the first one approved for humans was a synthetic version of a molecule isolated from the venom of Gila monsters), but recent development of new versions of this type of drug are revolutionising treatment of diabetes and obesity
Genuinely effective obesity drugs, as GLP-1s appear to be, should have a positive impact on the bottom line of US health insurers like Cigna (CI), United Healthcare (UNH), Humana (HUM) and Centene (CNC) in the long term while harming companies paying for these very expensive and likely to be in-demand medications like Insperity (NSP) and Robert Half (RHI)
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Im hopeful. While GLP-1 drugs may have some potential benefits for people with psoriatic arthritis, there are also important concerns
These medications work as an effective team to help achieve optimal blood sugar levels, with each drug serving a distinct purpose in diabetes management
Ozempic itself does not directly affect your period