- GLP-1 receptor agonists are drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes by controlling blood sugar levels.
- They also help people lose weight and can be prescribed for people with obesity or overweight that is harming their health.
- Demand for products to help weight loss is surging, and some countries are experiencing shortages.
- Now, authorities in several countries are warning that fake versions being sold off prescription may lead to severe side effects and hospitalization.
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) affects
An effective treatment for type 2 diabetes is glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, or GLP-1 agonists, which are used to control blood glucose levels. They do this by stimulating insulin production, delaying stomach emptying, decreasing appetite, and inhibiting the production of glucagon — the hormone that increases blood sugar.
Most people treated with GLP-1 agonists lose weight, and significant weight loss of more than 15% of body mass can have a
Two prescription-only medications,
In the U.S.,
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