For weight loss, the focus is on appetite, fullness, and supporting long-term changes in eating behavior
Proteins in food are normally broken down in the stomach and intestines
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GLP-1 medications prescribed for type 2 diabetes are most commonly covered, including Mounjaro, dulaglutide, and oral semaglutide (Rybelsus)
Its worth noting that about 10% of patients discontinue GLP-1 therapy due to these side effects, so careful dose adjustments can significantly improve tolerability
VCBeat queried the drug clinical trial registration platform and found that there are currently 22 clinical trials involving semaglutide underway, of which 14 clinical trials target weight loss indications, accounting for over 60%