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GLP-1 Agonist
A class of medications (such as semaglutide/Ozempic and tirzepatide/Mounjaro) that mimic the GLP-1 hormone to suppress appetite, slow gastric emptying, and regulate blood sugar. Used for type 2 diabetes and weight loss.
These medications imitate the glucagon-like peptide-1 hormone, slowing stomach emptying, blunting appetite, and improving insulin response. Brand names such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have made the class central to modern weight-management and diabetes care.
Key Formula & Relationship
Used for type 2 diabetes and, increasingly, weight loss
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